The Adjutant General

Legislative Document (1949) No. 60

STATE OF NEW YORK

ANNUAL REPORT

Of THE ADJUTANT GENERAL

For the Year 1948

BRIGADIER GENERAL AMES T. BROWN The Adjutant General

PUBLISHERS PRINTING co., NEW YORK 1, N. Y.

CONTENTS

Adjutant General, The, Report of. , " "_" , .. , .. ,. " 5 Commanding General, New York Guard, Report oi~ , .,...... 48 Commanding Officer, New York Naval Militia...... 72 Decorations awarded...... 6 Equipment and supply ~...... 30 Financial statement...... 17 Plants and structures...... 22 Pensions and claims , ...... 16 Personnel matters , ...... 6 Strength tables , ...... 7 Veterans' affairs...... 16

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REPORT OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL

31 December, 1948 The Governor of the State of New York, Albany, New 'York

YOUR EXCELLENCY: Pursuant to Section 17 of the Military Law and the provisions of Section 42 of Chapter 78 of the Consolidated Laws of the State of New York, report for the year ending 31 December 1948 is submitted. During the year 1948 the reestablishments of the New York National Guard and New York Naval Militia were practically completed. However, due to revised "Reduced Tables of Organi- zation" recently issued by the Department of the Army, some minor readjustments within most organizations of the National Guard are necessary. Fulfillment of that requirement is now under way. Recruiting has been satisfactory. The strength of the National Guard was greatly increased on issuance by Your Excellency of your Proclamation of 2 December 1948 authorizing youths of the ages of. seventeen to eighteen years and six months to enlist· in the National Guard with deferrment from service under the provisions of the Selective Service Act of 1948. Itemized data regarding the strength of the armed forces of the State is given in the report of the Personnel Bureau of this Division. A major change in the personnel of the New York National Guard took place 1 October 1948when Lieutenant General Hugh A. Drum retired and Your Excellency appointed Major General KariF. Hausauer Commanding General, New York National Guard. Major General Hausauer, a National Guardsman with a long and dis- tinguished career, enlisted as a Private in Company A, 74th Infantry, New York National Guard on 30 October 1917. After serving in the National Army during World War I he rejoined the New York National Guard. as a Second Lieutenant, 65th Field Artillery and entered United States service for World War II on 10February 1941as Lieutenant Colonel, 209th Coast Artillery (AA), New York National Guard. Upon release from active United States service 29 March 1946, having served with distinction in the Eastern Theatre of Operations, he rejoined the New York National Guard and was appointed Brigadier General in command of the 105th Antiaircraft Artillery Brigade. As Commanding General of the New York National Guard he will enjoy the whole hearted support of the personnel of the armed forces. For convenience of reference, the remainder of my report which follows is presented in sections dealing with the activities of the several bureaus of this Division. Respectfully submitted, AMES T. BROWN, Brigadier General, The Adjutant General.. [5] 6 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL

REPORTS OF THE VARIOUS BUREAUS

OF THE

DIVISION OF MILITARY AND NAVAL AFFAIRS

OF THE

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT

Personal Bureau The functions of the Personnel Bureau are those described in the report of the activities of that Bureau for 1935. Appointments and separations of officers.-During the year 1948 military commissions and separations were effected as follows:-

New New York Naval Re- Re- York Nat'l Militia serve tired Totals Guard Guard List List ------

Officers promoted...... 229 359 2 2 •••• 0 592 Officers appointed from the ranks .... "." ...... " .. 17 150 ...... " 167 Officers appointed from other sources ...... '.' ... 58 891 31 ...... 980 Officers appointed on Reserve List ...... 1 70 10 ...... 81 Officers reassigned from New

York Guard to Reserve List 595 ...... • •• o • 595 Officers placed on Retired List 2 4 3 25 ...... 34 Officers who resigned and were honorably discharged ..... 45 430 18 2 .. , .. 495 Officers dropped under Sec- tion, 81, M. L ...... 1 ...... 1 Officers who died...... 2 4 ..... 2 6 14 Officers honorably discharged on Surgeon's Certificate of Disability ...... 2 33 ...... 0- .. 35

The abqve t~ble indicates that one thousand eight hundred and twenty(I,820) military commissions were issued during the year. Five hundred and forty-five (545) officers were separated from service. Medal for Valor-No Medals for Valor were awarded during the year 1948. Decorations for Long and Faithful Service.-During 1948, two hundred and twenty-three Decorations for Long and Faithful Service of the various classes were awarded to applicants as follows: Special Class (35 years service) ...... • ...... 5 First Class (25 years service) ...... 34 Second Class (20 years service) ...... , ...... 47 Third Class .(15 years service) '.' ...... 5Sj Fourth Class (10 years service) ...... 82 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL 7

STRENGTH OF THE ORGANIZED MILITIA OF NEW YORK at Midnight, 31 December 1948

Warrant Enlisted COMPONENTS Officers Officers Men Totals

New York National Guard- Active and assigned ...... 1,786 110 24,262 26,158 State Detachment, unassigned ..... 850 34 884 Naval Militia ...... 143 ...... 5,044 5,187

Reserve List-(Military) ...... 2,580 9 .0 ••••• 2,589

(Naval) ...... 87 • 0 ••••• ...... 87 Retired List-(Military) ...... 319 ...... 319

(Naval) ...... 27 ••• 0·0 •• ...... 27 New York Guard-

Active and assigned ...... 273 .0 •••• 0 2,290 2,563

Totals ..... " ...... 6,065 153 31,596 37,814

Detailed strength reports follow. 8 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL

STRENGTH OF THE NEW YORK NATIONAL GUARD 31 DECEMBER 1948

Warrant Enlisted UNITS Officers Officers Men Aggregate

GROUND FORCES

Hq. & Hq. Det., NYNG . 45 1 57 103 Hq . 27th InL Div '-.._ . 29 6 29 64 ~p. Trps., 27th Inf. Div . 2 4 6 Hq. Co., 27th InL Div . 4 44 48 27th Ren. Co . 6 73 79 27th MP Co ; 5 59 64 727th Ord. Maint. Co . 8 1 66 75 27thQM Co . 6 70 76 27th Big. Co . 8 2 71 81 1Q5th Inf. . 74 4 1,338 1,416 1p8th lnf " . 70 3 1,290 1,363 174th lnf.. . 76 5 1,20) 1,282 27th lnf. Div. Arty . 17 87 104 249th FA Bn . 27 1 324 352 170thFA Bn . 16 2 192 210 156th FA Bn . 12 249 261 106th FA Bn ' . 16 1 234 251 152d Engr. (C) Bn , . 19 2 222 243 134t4 Med. Bn , . 15 1 149 165 27th Inf. Div. Band . .... '25 2 15 17 Hq. 42dlnf. Div .. , . 6 69 100 Sp: Trps., 42d Inf. Div . 3 9 12 Hq. Co., 42d lnf. Div ',' 5 87 92 42d Ren. CQ . 4 126 130 42d MPCO . 7 132 139 742d Ord. Maint. Co . 3 1 62 66 42d QM Co . 4 102 106 42d Sig. Co , ~ .. 4 4 144 152 71st lnf. ; '.. 71 4 1,046 1,121 106th lnf. '" . 71 3 1,597 1,671 165th Inf. . 85 4 1,757 1,846 42d Inf. Div. Arty . 13 83 96 104th FA Bn . ~6 2 444 462 lOath FA Bn . 16 2 415 433 226thFA Bn . 20 2 335 357 258th FA Bn . 22 1 449 472 102d Engr (C) Bn . 13 3 345 361 102d Med. Bn . 24 2 163 189 42d Inf. Div. Band " . 3 47 50 107th lnf. ; . 70 3 933 1,006 991st FA Bn.' " 23 449 472 187th Engr (C) Co . 1 67 68 102d AAA Brig .. 9 1 57 67 102d AAA Opns. Det . 2 38 40 245th AAA Gun Bn . 17 2 409 428 336th AAA Gun Bn . 8 134 142 212thAAA Gp . 8 49 57 212th AAA AW Bn., SM . 14 2 332 348 773d AAA Gun Bn., SM . 15 1 315 331 223d AAA Gp , : . 8 48 56 715th AAA Gun Bn., SM . 20 381 401 369th AAA Gp " . 16 48 64 369th AAA Gun Bn, SM . 15 3 331 349 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL 9 STRENGTH OF THE NEW YORK NATIONAL GUARD 31 DECEMBER 1948

Warrant Enlisted UNITS Officers Officers Men Ag/1;regate ------~---_._~---'- -.------GROUND FORCES (Continued) 870th AAA AW Bn, SP . 19 1 324 344 105th AAA Brig ...... •...... 11 2 57 70 105thAAA Opns. Det . 4 34 38 207th AAA Gp . 11 52 63 7th AAA AW Bn, SM . 15 2 184 201 209th AAA. Gp . 10 47 57 72d AAA Gun Bn, SM . 14 2 167 183 898th AAA AW Bn., SP . 22 2 367 391 89th AGF Band . 1 28 29 199th AGF Band . 1 15 16 lOJst Cay. Rcn. Sq., Mecz . 25 2 227 254 244th CA Gp ···· 11 1 49 61 259th CA Bn . 7 2 42 51 289th CA Bn ······ 7 2 43 52 812th CA Btry., Mine : ., . 2 1 li4 117 952d CA Btry . 4 85 89 953d CA Btry , " .. 3 91 94 985th CA Btry . 2 76 78 986th CA Btry , . 1 71 72 987th CA Btry . 1 81 82 988th CA Btry .....••...... 2 82 84 3d Engr. (C) Gp , 12 48 60 II Corps Arty...... 15 1 69 85 187th FA Gp . 12 69 81 187th FA Obsn Bn . 11 2 245 258 955th FA Bn . 20 2 439 461 71st Med. Bn , , , . 461st Med. CoIl. Co., Scpo . 466th Med. Mtr. Amb. Co., Scp., .. 645th Mcd. Mtr. Amb. Co., Scp . 3 41 44 646th Med. Mtr. Amb. Co., Scp . 2 22 24 101st MP Bn . 13 372 385 176th MP Bn . 9 250 259 29th Ord. Bn . 2 1 4 7 102d Ord. M Maint. Co . 4 79 83 3633d Ord. M Auto Maint. Co . 2 74 76 3634th Ord M Auto Maint. Co., AA 2 48 50 3646th Ord. M Maint Co . 5 63 69 3673d Ord. Tk. Maint. Co . 4 132 136 102d QM Gp ' , . 11 19 30 289th QM Gas Supply Co . 2 79 81 701st QM Rhd. Co, . 1 21 22 101st Sig. Bn., Sep . 25 1 337 363 113th Sig. Sv. Co. (RI) Corps . 3 51 54 367th Sig. Radar Maint. Unit . 1 2 3 368th Sig. Radar Maint. Unit . 1 2 3 369th Big. Radar Maint. Unit , 1 3 4 421st Sig. Radar Maint. Unit . 1 3 4 24th Armd. Gp , .. 11 56 67 116th Tk. Bn . 14 292 306 148th Trans. Trk. Bn . 1 8 10 148th Trans. Trk. Co...... 3 81 84 149th Trans. Trk. Co . 3 86 89

ACTUAL STRENGTH 1,452 108 22,008 23,568 AUTHORIZED STRENGTH.. 3,671 223 53,826 57,720 10 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL

STRENGTH OF THE NEW YORK NATIONAL GUARD . 31 DECEMBER 1948

Warra,nt Enlisted UNITS Officers Officers Men Aggregate

AIR NATIONALGUARD

Hq.& Hq. Sq., 52d Ftr.Wg ...... 36 ...... 110 146 106th Cont. Sq ...... v 13 ...... 85 98 107th Acft. Cant. & Wng. Sq ...... 15 •• 0 ..... 204 219 108th Acft. Cont. & Wng. Sq ...... 10 ...... 41 51 152d Acft. Cont. & Wng. Gp ...... 12 ...... 36 48 102d Comm. Sq., Wg ..... , ...... 4 ...... 64 68 552d AF Band ...... 1 26 27 106th Bomb Gp (L) ..... -...... 23 ...... 43 66 102d Bomb Sq. (L) ...... 27 ...... 130 157 102d Utility FIt ...... 4 ...... 29 33 1Q2d Radar Cal. Det ...... 6 - . 12 18 114th Bomb Sq. (L) ... '," ...... 23 ...... 123 146 114th Utility FIt •...... " ..... 5 ...... 25 30 206th Air Sv. Gp ...... "...... " .. 26 1 416 443 102d Wea Sta., T~e A ...... 1 ...... II 6 114th Wea. Sta., ype A ..... t • " •• 1 ...... 4 5 107th Ftr. Gp ...... t ...... 7 9 10 136th Ftr. Sq. (SE) ...... 8 ...... 25 33 136th Utilit~ FIt ...... t • " •••••••• 2 5 7 136th Wea ta., Type A ... , ...... 1 ...... 1 2 137th Ftr. Sq. (SE) ...... 27 ...... 62 89 13nh Utility FIt ...... 5 ...... 11 16 137th Wea. Sta., Type A ...... 0 ... 0'0 . ',," ...... 3 3 138th Ftr. Sq. (SE) ...... "," ... 19 ...... 89 108 138th Utility FIt ...... '.' ..,. 3 ...... 24 27 207th Air Sv. Gp. (Ftr.) ...... 19 ...... 344 363

138th Wea. Sta., Type A ...... '" 2 ... ' ...... 5 7 139th Ftr. Sq. (SE) ...... "." ... 14 ...... 36 50 139th Utility FIt ...... ; ...... 5 10 15 202d Air Sv. Gp ...... 3 ...... 36 39 139th Wea. Sta., Type A ...... 1 ...... 1 2 602d Sig. Lt. Constr. Co ...... 2 ...... 81 83 1802d Engr. Avn. Bn ...... " .. 2 ...... 38 40 1901st Engr. Avn. Bn ...... 8 ...... 121 129

ACTUAL STRENGTH ..... " 334 2 2,254 2,590

AUTHORIZED STRENGTH .. 572 7 3,957 4,536 TOTAL ACTUAL STRENGTH .... 1,786 110 24,262 26,158 TOTAL AUTHORIZED STRENGTH ...... 4,243 230 57,783 62,256 ANNUAL REPORT ,OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL 11

STRENGTH OF THE NEW YORK NAVAL MILITIA 31 DECEMBER 1948

UNITS Officers Enlisted Men Aggregate

Brig, Hq .. ,.,., ,." '"".,. 4 .... ·0··· ..... 4 12th Diy .. , ,. " ,. , .. 4 135 139 13th Diy." ., ,. ' , " , .. 4 145 149 15th Diy .... ' .. , , .. , .. ' 5 14,7 152 31st Diy. , , . , , , , .. , . , .. , , , , . 7 133 140 32d Diy .. " , .. ", .. , .. 8 301 309 33d Diy., '""" ,."", 6 200 206 1st Bn. Hq , .. " , ".", 6 7 13 1st Diy. , . , . , . , . , . , . , , ... , .. 6 223 229 2d Diy ... ,., .. , .",. '.",. 4 227 231 3d Diy." , .. "" "".,. 4 193 197 4th Diy "," ., : " .. 5 95 100

2d Bn. Hq """ , .. "." 6 11 17 5th Diy ,. , ,. ,. ' .. , 6 176 182 6th Diy .. , " .. ,. ,. ,""'." 5 158 163 7th Diy. , .. '",' .. ,., .. ,. " 6 145 151 8th Diy.,', " " .. " " ., .. " " 5 179 184

3d Bn. Hq.~" ... , .. , .. , , , , , , ',' . 4 •••••••••• 0·. 4 9th D;y .",."",.".,."" 6 303 309 10th Diy." .. " ., , .... , , . ". 5 293 228

4th Bn. H.q. , , . , , . , " , , . , . , , . , . , 5 3 8 16th Diy., .. , " ,. , .. , " " .', 5 195 200 17th Diy." " " ,. , .. , " " ,., 5 191 196

9th Bn. Hq.,.",.", ... ,." ... 3 5 8 11th Diy ... , .... , " " . , ., .,. 4 381 385 14th Diy .. , " .' " .... " " ". 4 397 401 Hq. & Hq. Co.-1st MC Bn .. , . , 4 256 260 Co. A 1st MC Bn .. , . , . , .... , 1 179 180 Co. B 1st MC Bn ... , . , , , . , , . 2 234 236 Co. C 1st Me Bn.. . , . , .. 3 101 104 Co. D 1st MC Bn ..... , , , . , , , 1 101 102 1------ACTUAL STRENGTH., . , 143 5,044 5,187 12 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL

COMMISSIONED STRENGTH, RESERVE .LIST, 31 DECEMBER 1948

I'.l III 1:: 1:: S ~ CD CIS CIS 3 1::- ..!S "Ill1::- I:: olClS "CIS III i Q,l .. or. = ~ .. Q,l ~§ ~ .s .s =<1) ;a~ f .~ :::I "0:::1 olO III i ] i=:Q,l Q,l !~~~ CllQ,l 0 0 0· ... I:: ~'O Q. go 'i,?O Q)O 'i,? C)~ '3 Q,l .~O '0 .,. CIS f~ Q) ~~ 0 0 ;:l ~ !Xl 0 ~ ~ 0 /f; rn ~ ~ ------.------.-- -- Line...... 1 1 4 25 ...... 9 40 Adjutant General's Department. . . 2 3 5 11 Air Force. . .

Cavalry... .. ------_.------Chapllt;.ns...... 6 6 5 18 Coast A,rtillery Corps.

Corps of Engineers .. 4 8 31 63 57 9 172

Field Artillery . 4 2 4 13 10 6 3 -'------1--·-1---1------~ ---- Finance Department ..

Infantry ..... Judge Advocate General... .. 2 2 6 Medical Service Corps . 2 8 9 16 36 Medical Corps ... 4 13 37 42 5 101 Dental Corps ... 5 11 7 23 Veterinary Corps ... 4 Ordnance Department ...... 1 1 1 1. . . . . 4 ------QuartermasterCorps...... 1 4 25 12 18 . . 60

Signal Corps...... 1 1 1 1 3 1. . 8 -T~als ... ~ ... ~.:..:. --1- --1- --4 25 38 110288 766 I 704 642 9 l~58.8

Marine Corps. Branch '" I ... 1 ... I ...

COMMISSIONED STRENGTH-RESERVE LIST-31 DECEMBER 1948

'"... G> Q,l "0 "0 -0$ ~ III ... ell ~'" 0$ I:: 1::Cl IV ] 1:: = ol8 ol 0$ .. 0$ ..: = ~8 Q,l ~ ., ] 8 ~o ;j ~'a tllI 0- 1':::1 S Q) Q,l""> .~ '3 Cll 0 ~o 0 0 0 ~ ;:l ~ r.:l ~ ------Aviation Branch...... 1 ... 2 1 4 ------Dental Corps ...... 1 ...... 1 ------Deck, Line (or) Engineer...... , .. .. 8 2 10 20 12 21 73 ------Medical Corps ...... 1 . .. 2 1 ., . 4------Chaplains. . , .. . , ...... , ...... , ...... 2 2 ------_._------Supply Corps...... ' ...... 2 .... 1 '0' 3 ._------lVrarine Corps Bran ...h (see Commissioned Strength, Reserve List) ...... ". . ... -- ... I· .... Totals (N aval Reserve List) ...... 9 4 -- 13 1"-21"" 18 -"22\--87 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL 13

COMMISSIONED STRENGTH, RETIRED LIST 31 DECEMBER 1948 MILITARY Lieutenant General...... 1 Major Generals , 12 Brigadier Generals...... , 27 Colonels '.' ...... 37 Lieutenant Colonels , ...... 32 Majors , , ...... 70 Captains...... 97 First Lieutenants, ; ' , . . .. 30 Second Lieutenants " ...... 13 Total , " , , 319

NAVAL Rear Admirals . 3 Commodores . 1 2 g~~~~~d~~.'::'.'.::::::::::::::::'.'.::.':::::::::::'.'.:::::::::::: 4 Lieutenant Commanders ' , '. , .. 6 Lieutenants ; . 9 Lieutenants, Junior grade . 3 Ensigns , , , . o Major, MCB ··.································ 1 Total ..•...... , .. " .. " .... 27 14 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL

STRENGTH OF THE NEW YOR GUARD, 31 DECEMBER 1948 -

Enlisted UNITS Officers Men Aggregate ---- 71st InL, SW-DMC. '" ...... 15 50 65 105th InL, SW-DMC ...... 11 119 130 106th InLI SW:"DMC ...... 14 67 81 107th Inf., SW -DMC ...... 15 61 76 108th Inf., SW-DMC ..... , ., ... , ... , .. 15 152 167 165th Inf., SW-DMC ...... 12 115 127 174th InL, SW-DMC ...... , ., ., .... 15 197 212 7th AAA Co., SW-DMC ...... 6 24 30 71st Med. Co .. SW-DMC ...... '" '" 72d AAA Co., SW-DMC ...... 3 27 30'" 10ist Cay. Co., SW-DMC. " " ...... 5 77 82 10ist MP Co., SW-DMC ...... 3 21 24 101st Sig. Co., SW-DMC ...... 4 32 36 102d Engr. Co., SW-DMC ...... 6 48 54 102d Med Co., SW-DMC ...... 3 58 61 104th FA Co., SW-DMg ...... 5 53 58 105th FA Co., SW-DM ...... 4 36 40 106th FA Co., SW-DMC ...... , ...... 3 25 28 116th Tk. Co., SW-DMC ...... 4 25 29 134th Med. Co., SW-DMC ...... 2 26 28 152d Engr. Co., SW-DMC ...... 2 9 11 156th FA Co., SW-DMC ...... 4 37 41 170th FA Co., SW-DMC ...... 5 18 23 176th MP Co., SW-DMC ...... 5 71 76 187th FA Co., SW-DMC .... , ...... 4 52 56 212th AAA Co SW-DMC ...... 5 77 82 226th FA Co., S W-DMC ...... 5 38 43 245th AAACo., SW-DMC ...... 5 34 39 249th FA Co., SW-DMC ...... 3 12 15 258th FA Co., SW-DMC ... , ...... '" 4 59 63 259th CA Co., SW-DMC ...... 3 44 47 289th CA Co., SW-DMC ...... 4 55 59 336th AAA Co., SW-DMC ...... 5 28 33 369th AAA Co., SW-DMC ...... 5 74 79 715th AAA Co" SW-DMC ...... 5 49 54 773d AAA Co., SW-DMC ...... 5 59 64 870th AAAQo., SW-DMC ...... 5 85 90 898th AAA Co, SW-DMC ...... 7 45 52 955th FA Co., SW-DMC ...... 5 36 41 991st FA Co., SW-DMC ...... 4 69 73 SW-DMC Assistants, 27th InL Div ...... 21 68 89 SW-DMC Assistants, 42d Inf. Div ... , '" 17 58 75 Totals ...... " ... '" " " " " ...... 273 ---- 2,290 2,563 Authorized strength ...... 342 4,511 4,853

*Not Mustered. ANNUAL REPORT OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL 15

War Records Bureau The bureau received several thousand oral and written requests throughout the year from persons from this and other states desiring statements of military and naval service, or certain specific information pertaining to such service during one or more of the following wars or expeditions: War of 1812; Civil War; Spanish-American War; Philippine Insurrection and Boxer Expedition; Mexican' Border Ex- pedition and W orId Wars I and II. These requests are usually made in order to obtain official information indispensable to such purposes as: (1) making pension claims, (2) applying for retirement benefits, (3) establishing eligibility for veterans preference in civil service examinations, (4) making or continuing historical and gene- alogical studies, (5) obtaining membership in various veterans aux- iliary and patriotic organizations, (6) procuring paYment of burial expenses, including flags for funeral purposes, and headstones, and for other like purposes for which certified information of a military nature may be required. The bureau has placed on file about 20,000 of the approximately 1,700,000 statement-of-service cards of men and women who entered the services from this state during World War II. These cards were furnished by the Selective Service System and future accumulations will be placed.()n file as they are received. Also on file are compilations of New York State World War II casualties of Army, Navy and Marine Corps personnel. These compilations were furnished by the Department of the Army and by the Navy Department. The bureau is in the process of reorganizing the collection of military objects housed in the Flag Room of the State Capitol. New equipment is contemplated for the proper display of the hundreds of national, state and organizational flags, trophies, relics and documents now in the custody of The Adju,tant General of New York State. Approximately 10,000 visitors, including persons from other nations, visited the flag room during 1948. The bureau has participated insofar as possible in the general records administration activities of the State, and has taken the initiative in (1) the transfer of the records of the G .A.R., to the State Library, and (2) the transfer to the State Library of such records of The Adjutant General's Office as no longer have military value, but which have been considered to be of general interest to the Library.

Bureau of World War Records During 1948 approximately 2,500 inquiries relative to World War II bonus were. received and answered and over 700 inquiries about World War I bonus were received and replies forwarded. About 500 requests were received from governmental, veteran, civic and other agencies for certified copies of papers pertaining to World War I service for use in preparing claims for compensation, civil service examinations, retirements, promotions, tax exemption and other purposes. 16 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL

Mail and File Section This Section processed all incoming and outgoing correspondence for all Bureaus of The Adjutant General's Office. A total of 73,528 pieces of first class mailwere received, an average of 227 pieces per day. 40,072 pieces of first class mail were sent out averaging 171 pieces per day. During 1948 852 teletype messages were received and 234 sent.

Bureau of Documents During 1948 the Bureau distributed 73,300 copies of directives issued by The Adjutant General of New York and 543,319 issued by the Department of the Army. 13,500 Field and Technical Manuals were issued to units of the New York National Guard. 436,000 State Forms and 399,500 Federal forms were delivered to organizations of the New York National Guard.

Burea u for the Relief of Sick and Disabled New York Veterans Case papers submitted by relief commissioners were checked and processed by the bureau, including vouchers for payment of relief awards, commissioners' necessary traveling expenses and expenses incurred by them in the performance of their duties " such as steno- graphic and medical services. Book accounts of all monies appropriated for administration and veterans' relief were maintained by the bureau. In addition, information pertaining to veterans' relief was furnished to individuals, including commissioners and various organiza tions. One hundred forty four (144) requests for relief were received during the year. Of these twenty-eight (28) were from World War I veterans and the balance, one hundred and sixteen (116) were from World War II veter~ns. These requests were forwarded to the relief commissioners concerned and forty-eight (48) of this number qualified for payment; the balance for various reasons were rejected as not qualified under the law. During the year, eleven (11) veterans who had received various sums of money in previous years were paid amounts which brought the total each received to two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) which is the maximum relief payment any one person may receive under the law.

Veterans' and Soldiers Affairs

PENSIONS AND CLAIMS Blind Veterans' Fund There are on this date a total of four hundred and eighty-four (484) veterans of all wars and widows of veterans who receive five hundred and no /100 ($500.00) dollars, per annum, under the provisions of Article I-B of the Military Law. One hundred thirty-five (135) new applications were filed since the last report. Eighty-two (82) were approved and certified to the Comptroller; seven were ANNUAL REPORT OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL 17

disallowed and forty-six (46) are pending investigation. Payment of four (4) recipients of this annuity discontinued-sight restored. Five (5) recipients of this annuity died during the past year.

Pensions Forty-nine (49) persons are at present receiving pensions under the provisions of Section 220, Military Law, which provides compensation for permanent disability incurred in line of duty in the New York National Guard, New York Guard, or Naval Militia under lawful orders. Since the last report six (6) new applications were filed; one (1) was disallowed; five (5) are pending investigation; three (3) died. Claims During the 1948 Field Training period one hundred ninety-eight (198) claims for hospitalization and medical care on account of disability under section 223 of the Military Law were reported. One hundred thirty-six (136) of these claims were approved; fifteen (15) disapproved; forty-seven (47) are still pending.

Retirements During the past year three (3) armory employees filed applications for Retirement at half pay under section 19-A, Military Law. Two (2) of these applications were approved; one (1) was disapproved. There are now fifty-three (53) persons receiving retirement pay under the provisions of this law. Ten (10) retired employees died during the calendar year of 1948. Under Section 219-A, Military Law, there are fourteen (14) retired officers of the New York National Guard, and one (1) officer of the New York Naval Militia, former employees of this Division, and one (1) widow of a deceased officer of the N ew York National Guard, now receiving compensation under the provisions of this section of the law. Finance Bureau Following is a financial statement for the fiscal year ending 31 March 1948 of funds appropriated under Chapters 60 and 415, Laws of 1947 for the Division of Military and Naval Affairs:

AVIATION ACCOUNT-NAVAL MILITIA April 1, 1947-March 31, 1948 State Bank of Albany, Albany, New York This fund originated, as bequest to the New York Naval Militia to be used only in the interests of aviation. . Balance, April 1, 1947 : $2,231.39 Receipts, April 1, 1947-March 31,1948, Interest. . .. 33.40

$2,264.79 Expenditures, April 1, 1947-March 31, 1948...... none

Balance, March 31, 1948 '" " $2,264.79 18 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL

POST HOSPITAL ACCOUNT-CAMP SMITH April 1, 1947-March 31, 1948 First Trust Company, Albany, New York This fund represents moneys received from the War Department, National Guard Bureau, for the care of sick members of the New York National Guard during Field Training period. . Balance, April 1, 1947 , , , .. $2,539.45 Receipts, April 1, 1947-March 31, 1948......

$2,539.45 Expenditures, April 1, 1947-March 31, 1948...... none

Balance, March 31, 1948 , , , $2,539.45

QUARTERMASTER ACCOUNT April 1, 1947-March 31, 1948 State Bank of Albany, Albany, New York This fund originated by an assessment Qf 1% of cost of rations issued to organizations of the New York National Guard during Field Tr~ining period to cover expenses of issue of supplies for which funds were not provided by the Federal Government. Balan.~e, April 1, 1947 '.' ...... $370.44 ReceilJts, April 1, 1947-March 31, 1948 " .. .. none

$370.44 Expenditures, April 1, 1947-March 31, 1948 , , ...... none

Balance, March 31, 1948 , ...... $370.44

SPANISH WAR REFUND ACCOUNT April 1, 1947-March 31, 1948

Authorized by Section 1J Chapter 41, Laws of 1909 and amended by Chapter 555, Laws of 1942 First Trust Company, Albany, New York l'his fund is for the purpose of paying claims to certain enlisted men of the New York National Guard who volunteered for service in the Spanish American War. The amount due is sum deducted by tile St~te on payroll of organization for period between enrollment and muster, and equa,ls United States pay of grade in which soldier was mustered into the United States service for number of days served. In accordance with provisions of Chapter 555, Laws of 1942, which amended Section I, Chapter 41, Laws of 190Qtransfer of funds (less $250.) was made from the Adjutant General to the State Comptroller, July 1, 1942. Balance, April 1, 1947 , " .'...... $223.35 Expenditures, April 1, 1947-'-March 31, 1948...... none

Balance, March 31, 1948 , , " .. .. $223.35 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL 19

ARMORY RENTAL ACCOUNT April 1, 1947-March 31, 1948 A uthorized by Military Law, Section 192-h State Bank of Albany, Albany, New York This fund is distributed annually. Each organization of the New York Guard and/or New York Na.tiQnal Guard entitled to a. Military Fund under the provisions of Section 216 of Military Law receives a proportionate share. Balance, April 1, 1947 ' $43,479.86 Receipts, April 1, 1947-March 31,1948 128,525.64

172,005.50 Distribution, fiscal year 1947-43 103,577.19

Balance, March 31,1948 $68,428.31 FIN ANCIAL STATEMENT - APRIL 1, 1946 - MARCH 31, 1948 RECAPITULATION

Total Expenditures Emergency Total Balance Appropriation \ Balance appropriation April 1, 1947 compensation Balance available to March April 1, 1947 lapsed expenditures March 31, available March 31, ! 1948 April 1, 1947 1947 April 1, 1947 31, 1948 to March and lapses 31,1948

Smice PerMJnal and Maintenance and Operation: 32,679 21 2,18853 241,462 46 0,203 95 The Adjutant General . *237,16500 9,501 41 246,666 41 206,594 72 American Legion, Department of New York-printing 1,581 21 1,350 00 1,35000 1,581 21 2,931 21 1,581 21 departmentaheport ...... '23'96 1,350 00 2,000 00 Veterans· of Foreign Wars - printing departmental report .. 2,000 00 1,350 00 3,350 00 1,326 04 2,413 00 1,663 00 1,663 00 750 00 Jewish War Veterans - printing departmental report . 750 00 1,66300 ...... s60·si 50000 500 00 56100 1,061 00 19 56100 Catholic War Veterans - printing departmental report . 585 13 750 00 Disabled American Veterans - printing departmental report 750 00 585 13 1,335 13 585 13 ··········1 Special Departmental Charges for the payment of approved 50000 500 00 1,000 00 11200 38800 500 00 applications for the New York State Soldiers' Bonns .... 500 00 202,190 07 33,489 71 Relief of Blind War Veterans...... 235,000 00 679 78 235,679 78 202,19007 I Maintenance undistributed: For services and expenses of the Third Brigade District 102,073 56 5,645 97 703,567 45 22,62852 Armories (a) ··.· *720,550 00 5,645 97 726,195 97 595,847 92 For services and expenses of the Fourth Brigade District 17,077 66 611,277 66 492,348 51 83,329 38 17,077 66 592,75555 18,522 11 Armories (a) ·.· *594,20000 4,047 71 1,042,829 56 72,222 73 For services and expenses ofthe New York City Armories (a) *1,104,100 00 10,952 29 1,115,05229 885,631 29 153,150 56 For services and expenses of additional armory facilities as required, due to reorganization of the New York National 809 10 4,342 13 66,657 87 Guard ··········· . 71,000 00 71,000 00 3,53303 For services and expenses of the New York Naval Militia Armories in the Third Brigade, Fourth Brigade and New 246,000 00 191,56369 34,411 06 225,97475 20,025 25 York City Districts (a) ..•••. *246,000 00 ...... "i'59 ...... i·59 936 21 565 48 For services and expenses ofthe Guilderland Rifle Range (a) 1,500.00 1,501 69 754 52 18000 For services and expenses of the State Arsenal, New York 30573 116,928 57 1,652 81 City, including not to exceed $800for travel outside ofstate *117, 700 00 881 38 118,581 38 95,382 28 21,240 56 For services and expenses of the Camp of Instruction, 1,25512 75,231 71 1,869 29 Peekskill , ·.· . *73,010 00 4,091 00 77,101 00 65,10085 8,87574 For services and expenses of the New York Guard and! or the New York National Guard as restablished including travel outside the state apportioned as follows: New York Guard - New York National Guard 166,98274 10,840 24 Headquarters...... *173,89000 3,932 98 177,822 98 143,029 79 22,130 50 1,822 45 New York Guard-New York National Guard- 450,200 00 173,45663 Operating. . 561,985 00 61,671 63 623,656 63 421,591 99 4,819 35 23,78866 New York Guard-New York National Guard- 13,871 17 175,426 22 Field Training , 1,098, 285 00 23,92557 1.122.210 57 924,175 53 8,737 65 I 28,19000 22,221 47 • 217 04 5,751 49 New York National Guard Recruiting. . 28,19000 .'~:~~ll 3.65000 Unapportioned.. 3,65000 3,65000 -~---.,,.------

Maintenance undistributed (Continued) I For services and expenses of the New York Naval Militia Headquarters as reestablished including travel outside ! the state ...... 60,000 00 I 4,637 44 I ",188 .. 1,706 35 30,306 99 34,330 45 For services and expenses for relief of sick and disabled ",637" I 3,412 " I veterans ...... •...... 11,031 04 73,531 04 10,811 02 ...... 11,03104 21,842 06 51,688 98 For services and expenses incurred in connection with the 62,500 00 I issuance of Conspicuons Service Crosses ...... '... 73,875 00 3,933 95 77,808 95 5,~75 59 55803 3,464 19 9,497 81 68,311 14 General State Charges: Pensions - payments to retired employees of armories in the Third Brigade District (a) ...... , . 37,61000 I 6587 37,675 87 33,010 23 ...... 65 87 33,076 10 4,599 77 Pensions - payments to retired employees of armories i in the Fourth Brigade District (a) ...... '.. 42,100 00 18 25 42,118 25 35,102 73 ...... 18 25 35,120 98 6,997 27 Pensions - payments to retired employees of the New I York State National Guard ...... 80,000 00 222 74 80,222 74 68,105 88 ...... 222 74 68,328 62 11,894 12 M aintenanceand Operation: Automotive expense (for liabilities incurred prior to April 1, 1946) ...... ,' .... 43800 43800 26754 ...... 26754 17046 Household (for liabilities incurred prior to April 1, 1946) ...... 38600 38600 385 17 ...... 83 Repairs (for liabilities incurred prior to Aprill, 1946) ...... 47700 47700 476 62 ...... :~:g I 38 Equipment - replacements (for liabilities incurred prior 41400 41400 413 30 ...... 413 30 E~~;~~~l~~~2ti~~~i .(f~~'li~biiiti'e~' i~~~~~e'd'p;i~~' i~' ...... ,-.... I 70 35800 35~ 00 23350 ...... 124 50 APri~~~~9.4.6~...... :... ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: :I$~:~~~:~~~·~~ I 166,58399 $5,794,743 99 $4,333,600 49 I $474,91809 .. ~~:~~~.~~ 154,998,::::: $795,930 90 I

'NOTE :-* Items include part of $383,240.00 allocated to the Division of Military and Naval Affairs from Miscellaneous Funds All State Departments for payment of Emergency Compensation. (a) Items are under the supervision of the B'!reau of Plants and Structures and also are incluced in the report of that Bureau. 22 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL

Bureau of Plants and Structures

NEW ARMORY CONSTRUCTION, CAPITAL PROJECTS AND REHABILITATION AND IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS The Capital and Rehabilitation projects submitted for approval to the Division of the Budget for 1949 follow:

State Capitol, Albany, N. Y. 1 Capital Project " $50,000.00 Installation New Flag Cases and Appurtenant Work All Brigade Districts 1 Capital Project $1,310,000.00 Co.mpany and locker rooms, supply and storage roo.ms, maintenance shops, toilet facilities, enlarging entrances, etc., armories throughout the state Armories Third Brigade District New Armory Construction Utica-Steuben Park $700,000 00 Rome...... 550,000.00 Mount Vernon.. 650,000.00 Poughkeepsie...... 550 ,000 .00 Saranac Lake...... 550,000.00 Total New Armory Construction $3,000,000.00 4 C8(pital Projects...... 760,000.00 54 Rehabilitation and Improvement Projects...... 412,000.00

Total for District...... $4, 172,000 .00 Armories Fourth Brigade District New Armory Construction Auburn...... $600,000.00

Total New Armory eonstl1.lction '," , .. .. $600,000.00 4 Capital Projects...... 939,000.00 60 Rehabilitation and Improvement Projects...... 378,425.00

Total for District...... $1,917,425.00 Armories New York City New Armory Construction Queens County '.' . . .. $2,750,000.00 Manhattan...... 2,750,000.00 Brooklyn...... 1,250 ,000.00 Total New Armory Construction $6,750,000.00 17 Capital Projects...... 4,219,000.00 100 Rehabilitation and Improvement Projects...... 1,035,500; 00 Total for District $12 ,004,500.00

Naval Militia. Armories New Armory Construction Dunkirk...... $550,000.00

Total New Armory ConstrwJtion . $(?50,000.00 15 RehabilitatiQn and Improvement Projects . 103,100.00

Total for Naval Militia Armories , " $653,100.00 Total Construction Request-All Districts $20,107,025.00 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL 23

In addition to the construction program requested above, those projects currently appropriated were requested to be reappropri- ated for the fiscal year 1949--:-50. The processing of some of these projects has been delayed due to excessive cost, shortage of material, inability to obtain bids and general conditions in the· construction industry. ., . EQUIPMENT ADDITIONAL 3rd Brigade District...... $14,700.00 4th Brigade District...... 11,935 .00 New York City District " . ',' ...... 21,530.00 Naval Militia Armories " " " " 7,880.00 The above request currently submitted to the Division of the Budget, for equipment additional in State Armories and military structures includes 385 additional steel lockers to augment the 2000 purchased this year. This is based on a field survey during F~bruary and March by this Bureau, of furnishings and equipment in armories and facilities under the jurisdiction of this Bureau.

ApPROPRIATIONS Appropriations made by the Legislature for the fiscal year 1948-49 were as follows: Armories Maintenance and operation (including personal service) 3rd Brigade District...... $ 706;000.00 4th Brigade District . 576,000.00 New York City District " " . 1,227,000.00 Naval Militia Armories . 274,000.00 Pensions Payments to retired armory employees 3rd Brigade District...... $34,000.00 4th Brigade District . 36,000.00 Post War RecQnstruction Fund Rehabilitation and Improvements 3rd Brigade District. . " . $113,430.00 4th Brigade District . 81,800.00 New York City District . 78,000.00 Naval Militia Armories : . 13,600.00 Camp of Instruction, Peekskill . 7,290.00 Unapportioned . 406,687.00

Total Availaqle . $ 700,807.00 Acquisition of Equipment 3rd Brigade District...... $ 20,000.00 4th Brigade District...... 20,000.00 New York City District " ; : . 27,500.00 Naval Militia Armories . 7,500.00

REAPPROPRIATIONS The following reappropriations Weremade available for the fiscal year 1948-49 for Capital, Rehabilitation and Improvement projects which could not be processed in previous years. Some of these projects are now completed and some are currently under contract. 24 ANNUAL REPORT OF 'l'HE ADJUTANT GENERAL

Pest War Reconstruetion Fund Rehabilitation and lmproven ents...... Re: $848,334.52 (Originally appropriated by Chapter 57, Law 1946) Acquisition of Equipment DivisiQn ()f Military and Naval Affairs Re: (Originally appropriated by Chapter 4-7,Laws 1946) Rehabilitation and Improvements 3rd Brigade District...... ; Re: $31,390.00 4th Brigade District , Re: 157,166.00 New York City District Re: 181,000.00 Camp of Instruction, Peekskill Re: 19,790.00 Unapportioned Re: 103,977 .00 ----~-- Total Available . $ 493,863.00 (Originally appropriated by Chapter 62, Laws 1947) Acquisition of Equipment 3rd Brigade District...... Re: $ 6,795.00 4th Brigade District ' Re: 8,595.00 New York City District Re: 7,925.00 Naval Militia Armories Re: 4,225.00 (Originally appropriated by Chapter 62, Laws 1947) Capital Projects State Armory-171 Clermont Ave., Brooklyn- Install Vacuum System Re: $ 12,650.00 Supplemented by . 12,625.00 Total Available . 25,275.00 Contract Completed (Originally appropriated by Chapter 57, Laws 1946) State Armory-357 Sumner Ave., Brooklyn- Install Unit Heaters in Drill Hall, etc Re: $ 20,962.62 Presently under Contract (Originally appropriated by Chapter 57, Laws 1946). State Armory-1322 Bedford Ave., Brooklyn- Roofing Replacement, etc Re: $ 7,834.23 Presently Under Contract (Originally appropriated by Chapter 103, Laws 1945) State Armory-29 W. Kingsbridge Road, Bronx- Sanitary and Water Lines, etc Re: $ 40,000.00 Presently Under Contract (Originally appropriated by Chapter 57, Laws 1946) Reconstruction of Section of Roof, etc Re: $ 97,000.00 22,659.00 ~~litAt~~!:gl;~.·.'.'.'.:::::.':::::::'.::::::::::::::::::::: 119,659.00 Presently Under Contract (Originally appropriated by Chapter 415, Laws 1947) State Armory-Park Ave., and 34th St., New York City Replacement of Heating System, etc Re: $ 12,734.00 Presently under Contract (Originally appropriated by Chapter 300, Laws 1945) State Armory-New Scotland Ave., Albany-New Oil Burning Boiler and Heating Work, etc Re: $ 45,600.00 (OrigimJly appropriated by Chapter 57, Laws 1946) State Armory-Binghamton-Additions and Alterations to Heating System , , .. Re: $ 25,000.00 Supplemented by . 5,497.82 Total Available . 30,497.82 Presently Under Contract (Originally appropriated by Chapter 57, Laws 1946) ANNUAL RElPORT OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL 25

State Armory-1015 W. Delavan Ave., Buffalo, New Toilet and Shower Rooms, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , Re: $ 8,000.00 (Originally appropriated by Chapter 57, Laws 1946) State Armcry-29 Masten Ave., Buffalo-Construction of Balconies, etc Re: $ 11,000.00 Supplemented by . 16,950.00 Total Available . 27,950.00 Presently Under Contract (Originally appropriated by Chapter 103, Laws 1945) Ladders and Walkways Re: $ 7,777.00 Presently Under Contract (Originally apprcpriated by Chapter 57, Laws 1946) State Armory-184 Connecticut St., Buffalo-Replacemtnt of HeatingSystem Re: $ 75,000.00 111,050.00 ~~1~}e~~~{:gl~~.·.'.'.'.::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: 186,050.00 Currently Under Contract (Originally appropriated by Chapter 103, Laws 1945) State Armory-Oswego-New Shower and Toilet Rooms ... Re: $ 9,500.00 (Originally appropriated by Chapter 57, Laws 1946) State Naval Militia ArmQry-Rochester-Reconstruction Dock and Ground Improvements. '. v ' Re: $ 9,462.60 (Originally appropriated by Chapter 57, Laws 1946) State Armory-Tonawanda-New Toilet RO.Qms , .. Re: $ 9,000.00 (Originally appropriated by Chapter 57, Laws 1946) State Armory-Troy-New Floor in Drill Hall Re: $ 60,000.00 (Originally appropriated by Chapter 57, Laws 1946)

EXPENDITURES 1948 Expenditures for the maintenance and operation of the armories including personal service during the fiscal year 1947-48 as follows:

Ar-mor-ies 3r-d Brigade Distr-ict Amount appropriated by Ghapter 60, Laws of 1947 for services and expenses.. . , , . $ 624,550.00 Allocated for Emergency Compensatipn . 96,000.00 Total amount available , . 720,550.00 Total expenditures . 697,921.48 Balance 31 March 1948 . 22,628.52 Ar-mories 4th Brigade District Amount apprQpria.ted by Ch.apter 60, Laws of 1947 fQrservices and expenses ...... $ 497,700.00 Added by interch.l1nge ' . 15,000.00 Allocated for Emergency Compensation . 81,500.00 Total amount available , . 594,200.00 TQtal expenditures , '.' . 575,677.89 Balance 31 March 1948 . 18,522.11 Naval Militia Armories AmQunt appropriated by Ohapter 60, Laws of 1947 for services and expenses...... '...... $ 246,000.00 Total amount available . 246,000.00 Total expenditu.res . 225,974.75 Balance 31 March 1948 ...... 20,025.25 Guilder-land Rifle Range Amount appropriated by Cuapter 60, Laws of 1947 for services and expenses . $ 1,500.00 Total amQunt available . 1,500.00 Total expenditures . 934.52 Balance 31 March 1948 . 56.5.48 26 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL

PENSIONS P&yments to retired employees of armories in the 3rd Brigade District Amount appropriatE-d by Chapter 60, Laws of 1947 " $ 37,610.00 Total amount available . 37,610.00 Total expenditures. ' ' ',' . 33,010.23 Balance 31 March 1948 . 4,599.77 Payments to retired employees of armories in the 4th Brigade District Amount appropriated by Chapter 60, Laws of 1947 . $ 42,100.00 Total a.mount available . 42,100.00 Total expenditures ',' , , . 35,102.73 Balance 31 March 1948 , ", 6,997.27 •.~ NQTE: These expenditures appear in the Financial Statement oj the Bureau of Finance, together with oth~r expenditures ~andled by the Bureau of Plants and Structures which are indicated by appropriate designation symbol (a). .. A total of 5,432 State of New York purchase orders were prepared and processed during the fiscal year 1947-48 by the Bureau of Plants and Structures covering maintenance, su,pplies and repairs of armories. This involved t~e preparation and pr~cessing of 5,984 vouchers covering the payment of these orders. In addition 84 Special Orders (Short Form contracts) involving expenditures under $1000.00 for minor repairs to buildings were issued andlrocessed during this period. A total of 40 forIl)al contracts were recommende for award of contract by this Bureau during the fiscal year...... MILITARY STRUCTURES Military structures in the State with date of erection, approximate valuation and floor space, exclusive of structures at Camps and Rifle Ranges, are as follows:

Armories NEW YORK NATIONAL GUARD ARMORIES

LOCATION Date of Estimated Floor Space Erection Valuation (Sq. Ft.)

NEW YORKNATIONALGUARD ARMORIES: Albany-New Scotland Avenue .... 1914 $267,500.00 60,146 Albany-195 Washington Avenue .. 1891 462,500.00 121,100 Amsterdam-Florida Ave...... 1895 125,000.00 28,397 Auburn-97 State Street ...... 1873 240,000.00 28,932 Binghamton-85 W. End Ave..... 1932 450,000.00 63,021 Buffalo-184 Connecticut St ...... 1900 962,275.00 261,986 29 Masten Avenue ...... , 1933 1,500,000.00 255,300 1015 W. Delavan Ave .... 1915 275,000.00 69,500 Catskill, 78 Water St ...... 1889 . 75,000.00 20,104 Cohoes, Main & Hart Sts ...... 1893 135,000.00 23,680 Corning, No. Pine St ...... 1935 150,000.00 20,127 Elmira, 307 E. Church St ...... 1892 165,000.00 42,756 Geneseo, 34 Avqn Road ...... 1928 125,000.00 39,892 Geneva, 300 Main St ...... 1892 83,900.00 30,962 Glens Falls, 85 Warren St ...... 1895 137,500.00 26,058 Gloversville, 87 Washington St .... 1894 65,000.00 26,058 Hempstead, 216 Washington St .... 1929 200,000.00 31,843 Hoosick Falls Church & Elm Sts ... 1889 205,000.00 25,OCO Hornell, 100 Seneca St ...... 1896 125,000.00 31,700 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL 27

NEW YORK NATIONAL GUARD ARMORIES-Continued

LOCATION Date of Estimated Floor Space - Erection Valuation (Sq. Ft.)

Hudson, 5th & State Sts ...... 1898 $ 97,500.00 31,700 Jamestown, Porter & Front Sts .... 1932 250,000.00 38,494 Kingston, North Manor Ave ...... 1932 300,000.00 71,616 Malone, 116 W. Main St ...... 1892 175,000.00 23,000 Medina, Pearl St. & Prospect Ave... 1901 212,000.00 36,451 Middletown, 50 Highland Ave ..... 1890 173,125.00 28,089 Mohawk, 83 E. Main St ...... 1891 50,000.00 25,817 Mt. Vernon, 144 No. 5th Ave ..... 1889 117,500.00 17,502 Newburgh, So. William St ...... 1932 300,000.00 75,296 New York City: Borough of Manhattan: 643 Park Ave...... , ... , .... 1878 3,200,000.00 194,676 125 W. 14th St ...... 1886 1,000,000.00 114,496 120 W. 62nd St ...... 1885 1,000,000.00 . 103,835 56 W. 66th St ...... 1901 470,000.00 44,103 2366 5th Ave...... 1922 2,000,000.00 266,158 216 Ft. Washington Ave ...... 1911 1,225,000.00 233,182 68 Lexington Ave..•...... 1906 1,540,000.00 177,438 . Park Ave. & 34th St ...... 1903 2,125,000.00 193,535 1339 Madison Ave...... 1918 2,000,000.00 192,955 Borough of Bronx: 1122 Franklin Ave...... 1907 550,000.00 1,43,356 29 W. Kingsbridge Road ...... 1913 1,865,000.00 458,554 Borough of Brooklyn: 357 Sumner Ave...... 1906 920,000.00 229,021 1402 8th Ave...... 1893 775,000.00 193,896 1322 Bedford Ave ...... 1892 1,525,625.00 195,288 355 Marcy Ave...... , ...... 1899 925,625.00 164,547 171 Clermont Ave.... , ...... 1911 275,000.00 75,233 1579 Bedford Ave ...... 1904 788,000.00 140,597 801 Dean St ...... 1886 64,000.00 21,695 Borough of Queens: 9305 168th St., Jamaica ...... 1936 1,750,000.00 192,331 137 58 Northern Blvd., Flushing ...... 1904 567,900.00 35,734 Borough of Richmond: 321 Manor Road- W. New Brighton, S. I..... 1922 88,500.00 37,200 Niagara Falls, 901 Main St ...... 1895 99,250.00 31,195 Ogdensburg, 225 Elizabeth St ...... 1898 90,000.00 27,000 Olean, 119 Times Sq ...... 1919 205,000.00 37,386 Oneida, 217 Cedar St ...... 1930 200,000.00 22,677 Oneonta, 4 Academy St ...... 1905 75,000.00 26,058 Oswego, 265 W. 1st St .... , ..... , . 1908 123,500.00 38,630 Peekskill, 855 Washington St ...... 1932 300,000.00 70,024 Poughkeepsie, 61 Market St ...... 1891 150,000.00 27,612 Rochester, 900 E. Main St ...... 1905 825,000.00 127,705 145 Culver Road ...... 1918 304,437.00 81,144 Rome, 117 Dornini<;kSt. (Rented quarters) ..... , ...... 12,953 Saranac Lake, 109 River St ...... 1928 35,000.00 8,923 Saratoga Springs, 61 La,ke Ave ..... 1889 120,000.00 29,880 Schenectady, 125 Washington Ave.. 1936 700,000.00 76,536 28 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL

NEW YORK NATIONAL GUARD ARMORIES-Continued

LOCATION Date of Estimated Floor Space Erection Valuation (Sq. Ft.) ------

Syracuse, 236 W. Jefferson St ...... 1907 $635,000.00 112,987 1055 E. Genessee St. . . . . 1943 300,000.00 42,407 Ticonderoga, 315 Champlain Ave ... 1935 150,000.00 20,148 Tonawanda, 97 Delaware St ...... 1896 200,000.00 25,696 Troy, 15th Street ...... 1918 500,000.00 88,000 Utica, Steuben Park ...... 1894 96,000.00 33,000 Parkway East ...... 1930 500,000.00 59,793 Walton, 139 Stoqkton Ave ...... 1897 75.000.00 28,280 Watertown, 190 Arsenal St ...... 1879 180,000.00 33,000 '" Whitehall, Williams & Poultney Sts. 1899 175,000.00 41,840 W~t.e ~l~~e ______J~~d~;itchcl1 I 1910 262,500.00 46,295 Yonkers, 127 No. Broadway ...... 1918 305,000.00 38,070 NEW YORI):NAVALMILITIA ARMORIES: Buffalo, 184 Connecticut St. (quartered in NYNG Armory) ...... 15,026 Boathouse, Porter Ave...... 1930 75,000.00 11,~49 Dunkirk, 329 Central Ave. (rented quarters) ...... 15,332 Boothouse, Ft. Central Ave. (rented quarters) ...... 1,824 New Rochelle, 270 Main St ...... 1932 200,000.00 30,320 Butler Hut Extension ...... 1948 45,343.00 3,735 Oswego, 265 W. 1st St. (quartered

in i~YN C Armory) ...... • ••••••••• 0" 5,424 Boathouse, Ft. Lake St ...... 50,000.00 7,828 Rochester, 900 E. Main St. (quartered in NYNG Armory) ...... 10,689 Boathouse, Summerville ...... 1896 69,256.00 5,000 Watertown, 327 Mullin St ...... 1948* 168,400.00 15,180 Yonkers, 23 N. Broadway (rented quarters-temporary) ...... 1,364 New York City: Borough of Manhattan: Ft. 136th St. & North River (U.s.S. Prairie State) ...... 2,000,000.00 213,714 Borough of Brooklyn: Ft. 52nd St ...... 1903 1,204,500.00 142,859 Borough of Queens: Powell's Cove & 6th Ave., White Stone, J.,. 1.." ...... 1923 200,000.00 35,000 Borough of Richmond: Murray, Hulbert & Hannah Sts., Tompkinsville, S. 1.... 1940 ...... ,_ .... 31,500

* Constructed 1890-purchased 1947 by the State of New York-Renovated 1948 by Federal Government.

The active military establishment of the State is housed in the (90) buildings indicated above of which (3) are leased. Storage and training facilities are provided at the United States Naval Reserva- ANNUAL REPORT OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL 29 tion, Sackets Harbor, for units of the 13th Division, New York Naval Militia. Arsenals, etc. Arsenals, camps and rifle ranges, owned by the State are as follows: Brooklyn-State Arsenal, 64th St. and 2nd Ave. Erected in 1926. Used by The Adjutant General of the State as an Arsenal and Storeroom. Approximate valuation $1,000,000. Floor strface 166,000 square feet. Peekskill-Camp Smith, Camp of Instruction - for use of units of New York National Guard. Approximate valuation of land and buildings $235,000. Approximate area 1,886 acres. Two Hundred and Eighty-six targets of all types. Guilderland Rifle Range-approximate valuation-$60,000.OO: Acreage 238 acres, Twenty-five targets. Rifle Ranges Field Rifle Ranges for the use of troops of the New York National Guard and New York Naval Militia are leased by the Federal Government and State as follows:

STATION OF Annual Number Ranges TROOPS Rental Location of Targets (yds.)

Amsterdam *..... $200.00 Town of Mohawk ...... 3 200 to 800 Auburn* ...... 150.00 Town of Throop ...... 3 200 to 600 Binghamton ** .. , 200.00 Binghamton ...... 4 200 to 1,000 Elmira **...... 125.00 Elmira ...... 7 200 to 1,000 Geneva* ..... , .. 200.00 Geneva ...... 3 200 to 800 Glens Falls ** .... 75.00 Glens Falls ...... 4 200 to 1,000 Hoosick Falls **.. 140.00 Hoosick Falls ...... 4 200 to 1,000 Jamestown** .... 150.00 Town of Frewsburg ...... 3 200 to 1,000 Mohawk* ...... 210.00 Town of Herkilrer...... 3 200 to 1,000 Malone** ...... 100.00 Malone ...... , ...... 3 200 to 600 Medina** .... , .. 150.00 Medina ...... 4 200 to 600 Olean** ...... 250.00 Olean ...... 4 200 to 1,000 Oneonta** .... , .. 175.00 Oneonta ...... 5 200 to 800 Oneida** ...... 125.00 Oneida ...... , ..... 2 200 Saratoga* ...... 175.00 Saratoga ...... 4 200 to 800 Syracuse ** ...... 250.00 Town of Manlius ...... 4 200 to 1,000 Utica** ...... 200.00 Town of Frankfort ...... 5 200 to 1,000 Walton* ...... 75.00 Walton ...... 3 200 to 1,000

* Leased by State. **Leased by Federal Government.

Total leased rifle ranges 18. Total floor space of all buildings, exclusive of structures at camps and rifle ranges is 7,027,641 square feet. The approximate valuation of military grounds and structures owned by the State and City of New York is $43,696,635. In addition to their use by the Military establishments of the State many of the armories have been used by the armed forces of the Uitited States, Red Cross, Veterans Organizations and other Agencies. 30 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL

Bqreau of Equipment and Supply The year 1948 marked a tremendous increase in clothing and other equipment shipped from Federal installations for the New York National Guard. This was caused by the normal growth of. the Guard and by the impetus which it received in June 1948 by the passage of the Selective Service Act. A summary of the several departments and their activities follows:

SUPPLY Cotton and woolen clothing, individual as well as organizational equipment including field artillery (105MM & 155MM), anti aircraft artillery and tanks (both 75MM & 90MM) were issued. The following is a partial list of items per technical service, indicative of the type of property being received: Chemical Corps

Apparatus, decontaminating 0 •••••••• 28 Engineer

Compressor, air 0 •• 39 Dolly, 4 wheel, 20 ton . 6 SeT:li Trailer, low bed, 20 ton...... 7

Tractor , crawler type with dozer ..... 0 ••••••••••• 6 Welder, electric, gas driven...... 5 Medical Chest, M.D. Set #2 & 4 . 61

Rental dispensary equip, #60 0 •• 22 Kit, 1st Aid gas casualty...... 32 Kit, Medical, Officers and NCO's . 424 Unit medical equipment, pack . 24 Ordnance

Carbines, Cal. .30 (MI-MIAI-M2) 0 •• 8463 Gun, automatic, 30MM on carriage . 35 Gun, Machine, Cal. .30 . 260

Gun, machine, Cal. .50 0 417 Gun, submachine Cal. .45 . 1 ,025 Launcher, grenade (Rifle-Carbine) . 3,059

Launcher, Rocket A.To 2.36 in 0 ••••••• 329

Rifle Cal. .30 (2 models) 0 • 0 ••••••• 11,039

Gun, 90 MM'& 4.5 in 0" •••••••••••• 17

Gun & Howitzer 155 MM 0 •••••••••••• 14

Howitzers 105 MM 0 •••••••• 26 Ordnance-Motor, Gen. Purpose 'Truck 74 ton 4 x 4 C&R...... 520 % tOl).4 x 4...... 203 172 ton 6x6...... 75

2~ ton 6x6 ... 0 0 0 ••••• " 0 0 •••••••• 0" •••• 436 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE ADJUTAN'l' GENERAL 31

.QUARTERMASTER BRANCH A total of 2,300 requests for Quartermaster articles including clothing, individual equipment, stationery, office furniture, gasoline, greases, and lubricants were processed. Items of clothing and individual equipment predominated in the requests submitted; attached as Appendix A, is a list indicating by item the quantities of uniform clothing issued during 1948. In addition to effecting shipments as reflected by Appendix A, 192 Requisitions on Federal supply sources were prepared in this section for replenishment stock for the Arsenal and for items shipped direct from Federal sources to the using organizations. This section also prepared the initial subsistence requisition for units trained at Camp Smith, while it furnished First Army Head- quarters with subsistence data on requirements for the organizations trained at Camp Edwards, Massachusetts, Pine Camp, New York, and Fort Hancock, New Jersey. In addition to the great quantity of clothing shipped, in excess of 30 tons of janitorial supplies and miscellaneous sanitation sup;" plies such as brooms, mops, soaps, etc., were received and shipped to the four Field Training Instruction Centers. Approximately 100,000 gallons of gasoline were made available for the using organizations at the four training centers on estimates furnished in this Branch. Appendix B shows the disposition by return to the Federal Government of items made available to the State Quartermaster during the time this State maintained its State Guard. The papers covering such returns were likewise prepared in the Quartermaster Section.

ORDNANCE AND CHEMICAL CORPS BRANCH Field Artillery and AntiAircraft Artillery equipment, all loaned to the State by Federal installations for training purposes by newly Federalized Units have been returned. These consisted of 40mm, 90mm, 105mm, and 155mm Guns which came from Fort H. G. Wright, Fort Adams, Fort Wadsworth, Fort Hancock, and Fort Dix. Over five thousand War Department Shipping Documents were handled, conformed and processed during 1948.These covered direct issues to Federally recognized units from Federal Depots. Cleaning and preserving materials were requisitioned from Depots and re-issued to organizations together with Chemical Corps expend- albe property ,and fieldtraining ammunition. Home Station Training ammunition, together with field training ammunition was requisitioned and issued to all organizations. A total of 1,826,080 rounds of all types was so requisitioned. Security ammunition has been requisitioned and received and plans are now under way for the issue in accordance with provisions of Circular #8, Hq. NYNG dated 14 June )948, this also includes certain Chemical Corps Items. 32 ANNUAL REPORT OF THJ

Field Training alp-munition and ChemieaJ Corps ammunition was requisitioned for shipment direet to Camp Smith, Camp Edwards, Pine Camp, and Fort Hancock, for use of New York National Guard organizations training at those points. A total of 4,456,185 rds of Ordnance ammunition and 27,675 Chemical Corps items of various types, was used. Spare parts for the repair of small arms, and tools were requisitioned to stock the Maintenance Shops. Total parts and tools for weapons 44,358. Total parts and automotive tools 400,769. Considerable quantities of Federal and State Property originally issued to the New York Guard were returned in to the State Quartermaster and in turn shipped to Federal Depots as excess property.

ORDNANCE (A UTOMOTIVE) SECTION The following activity and progression report is submitted, covering the period 31 October 1947 to 31 October 1948 pertaining to activities and Federalization of the New York National Guard in reference to Ordnance Automotive vehicles and equipment.

Logistical Data. Information charts have been completed so as to give complete information concerning motor vehicle general purpose, special purpose, combat and towed weapons as to the amount, make, tonnage, and type assigned to an Infantry Regiment, Battalion, or smaller unit in accordance with its existing tables or organization and equipment.

Maintenance Plan. Plans for maintenance, contact teams, technical inspections, shop records, and reports are now the function of the State Main- tenance Officer. Initial issue of Ord. 7 and Ord. 8 spare parts have been initiated and are now in the hands of the State Maintenance Shops as well as organizations. Replacement of unserviceable accomplished by issue on Form 446 Property Issue Slip. .

Receiving and Storage. (a) Spare parts Ord. 7 and Ord. 8 have been requisitioned and received for n ton, 27-'2ton, 4 to 5 ton tractor, Ford Sedan, Chev- rolet Sedan, as well as H Group and K-1 items. Each respective part for the various vehicles has been identified, binded and entered on bin cards, as well as H Group and K-1 Group items. The K-1 items have been placed in a special room on the 1st floor for the over- flow that cannot be taken and stored in the main stock room. (b) Bin sections have been segregated as follows: (1) Willys-Ford n ton (2) Chevrolet & Ford Sedan ANNUAL· REPORT OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL 33

(3) Dodge % ton (4) GMC 2~ ton (5) H Group (6) K Group (7) Welding & brazing material (8) Bulk storage section (9) 4 to 5 ton tractor (10) Tools to be issued to State Maintenance Shops At present approximately 3,500 items have been received, inspected, cataloged, located, posted on bin cards and stored. Stock record cards have been made for each item received in warehouse and turned over to Stock Record Section, as well as Due-In and Due-Out records. Shipments on outstanding requisitions now arriv- ing into the Arsenal are being placed in bulk storage pending break- down (checking for quantity, identification, etc.). All parts common and interchangeability with one or more vehicles are being recorded on location cards for cross reference and as yet have not been placed in one group due to limitations of the stock room.

Reference files. A reference and information file is now available to the section as . well as the organizations in the field, consisting of the following: (a) Army regulations (b) Techn~cal l\1anuals (c) Technical Bulletins (d) Supply Bulletins (e) Ordnance Standard nomenclature lists. There is listed on attached Appendix C motor vehicles received and issued. ENGINEER AND SIGNAL BRANCH This branch handled 2000 requisitions and submitted to the General Depot 940 requisitions for equipment for reissue to the units in the field. The principle items issued administratively were Hadar and Radio equipment for Airplanes (Ground Forces) and installed in % and % ton vehicles. ~

MEDICAL BRANCH During the calendar year, the l\1edical Branch received for the State Quartermaster 70 shipments (154 pieces), weighing 9,785 pounds; completed 81 shipments (129 pieces), weighing 6,052 pounds. Twenty-eight (28) shipments were completed to the Camp Quartermaster, Camp Smith, Peekskill. New York. Twenty-six (26) pieces, weighing 2,051 pounds, contained sufficient Medical Supplies to equip the State Infirmary at Camp Smith for the entire 1948 Field Training of the State War Disaster l\!Iilitary Corps. 34 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL

Inoculation Vaccines for the entire Air and Ground National Guard Troops aggregate of 19,000 men, prior to their 1948 Field Training period was requisitioned. Shipped 38 additional Physical Examination Sets, recruiting to National Guard Units, bringing a total of 53 sets distributed to the various armories throughout the State, comprising components for Medical major items as chest sets, and kits issued to units as T fOE equipment (consisting of 500 items). Received 67 Shipments (677 pieces) weight 50,181 pounds; com.,. pleted 160 shipments (189 pieces), 10,350 pounds. Prepared and maintained 195 due in and due out records, processed 550 shipping documents, posted 600 vouchers to the due in and due out records. AIR FORCE BRANCH The Air Force Branch is organized into the following sections: Stock Record Section, Memorandum Receipt Section and the Technical Section. Stock Record Section: The Stock Record Section has, to date, vouchered, posted and filed to the voucher file 4,830 vouchers. All stock record cards have been completely edited against latest stock list revisions as received daily. Memorandum Receipt Section: The Memorandum Receipt Sec- tion has posted approximately 4,500 vouchers to the Memorandum Receipt Cards. The M /R Section consists of three Air NG Base Accounts and twenty-four NG Accounts authorized. Air Force Equipment. (1) Floyd Bennett Field, Brooklyn, New York. (2) White Plains Armory, White Plains, New York. (3) Hancock Field, Syracuse, New York. (4) Roosevelt Field, L. I., New York. The M/R Account M-43 assigned to the 102D Bombardment Squadron and affiliated units was dissolved in accordance with AF M&S Directive 65-25 dated 6 February 1948 and letter from NGB dated 13th May 1948, subject: "AF M&S Directive 65-25". All property in M/R Account M-43 (102 BS) has been consolidated intoM/R account M-44 (Floyd Bennett Field Air Base). Technical Section: The Technical Section has edited and processed approximately 1,200 replacement requisitions received from the field. Technical Order, Stock Lists, and Technical Publications files are complete. Supplies and Equipment-T /0 and E and T /A This Branch has documents on hand for units listed below giving evidence of the approximate completeness of property received to date as indicated by percentage figure. 102d Bomb Sqdn (L) and affiliated units ,. 75% 114th Bomb Sqdn (L) and affiliated units 60% 106th Bomb Gp.Hq , " ...... 75% 206th Air Service Group Hq. "" ' "" 75% 137th Fighter Sq. (SE) and affiliated units ",10% 138th Fighter Sq. (SE) and affiliated units 25% 52d Fighter Wing Hqtrs "., " 35% ANNUAL REPORT OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL 35

Special Project directives have been prepared by Middletown Air Material Area directing the automatic shipment of TO&E property. Shipments of this property are beginning to arrive for ~he following units: 107th Aircraft Control and Warning 8quadrop 152d Aircraft Control and Warning Group 106th Aircraft Control and' Warning Squadron 1901st Aviation Engineer Battalion.

Aircraft The following Aircraft have been assigned to New York: 10 each T-6 5 each T-l1 23 each B-26 4 each C-47 41 each F -47 2 each L-5 22 each L-16** 1 each L-17** **Ground Force Aircraft

TRANSPORTATION BRANCH This Section arrangpd for the transportation of 27,913 men to and from Field Training Camrs during the 1948 Field Training season. This included Camp E'mith; Peekskill, New York, Pine Camp, New York, and Camp Edwards, Mass., in all a total of 52 separate and distinct rail and bus round trip movements were accomplished. Reports from units in the field indicate that all movements were completed satisfactorily. Twenty-five (25) busses, forty-four trucks, two hundred seventy-five (275) Railroad Coach cars, 60 Pullman cars, 38 ~ox cars and 98 freight cars were used. Following is a list of State and Federal Bills of Lading and transportation requests: State Bills of Lading: Sixty-Seven (67) issued. Estimated Cost: $1081.16. State Trans. Requests: Two hundred twenty-five (22.5) issued. Estimated Cost: $2,147.97. Government Bills of Lading: Five hundred thirty-three (533) issued. Estimated Cost: $51,091.46 Government Trans. Requests: Nine hundred seventy-seven (977) issued. Est. Cost: $176,347.28.

SURVEY BRANCH During the year 1948 there was initiated at this office for the account of the State Quartermaster one hundred ninety-four (194) Federal Reports of Survey with the Monetary value of twenty- seven thousand, nine hundred seventy dollars and eleven cents 36 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL

($27,970.11) and one hundred thirty-four (134) State Reports of Survey having a monetary value of twenty-seven thousand, one hundred forty-eight dollars and two cents ($27,148.02) and the amount of Federal Reports of Survey processed, one hundred ninety-two (192) having a monetary value of thirty-three thousand, five hundred thirty-one dollars and forty-six cents ($33,531.46). In addition to the above this branch handled, on Certificates of Limited Losses nine (9) Federal Certificates, amounting to Two hundred ninety-seven dollars and thirty-three cents ($297.33). All told, combining Reports of Survey and Certificates of Limited Losses, the figures were: Federal...... 395 $61,798.90 State...... 134 27 ,148 .02

Total , ...... 529 $88,946.92

MEMORANDUM RECEIPT BRANCH General: The Memorandum Receipt Branch maintains accounts for all organizations of the New York National Guard holding property on memorandum receipt. All documents reflecting changes in the property responsibility of these organizations are processed through this Branch. . Memorandum Receipt Accounts Maintained: 212. Vouchers Processed: 18,505. Vouchers Edited: Approximately 500 vouchers (Reports of Sur- vey, property Turn in Slips, Organization Requests, etc.) have been edited for the various Technical and other Branches of the Arsenal. Consolidated Memorandum Receipts: Consolidated Memoran- dum Receipts have been prepared and forwarded to seven.teen (17) organizations having a change of Supply (Bonded-Certifying) Officer, or for use in the transfer of property from the State Guard to the National Guard unit. Many hours were devoted to conferences with various responsible officers who came to the Memorandum Receipt Branch in person for information relative to their property responsibility and instruction in proper Supply and Accounting Procedure.

STOCK RECORD BRANCH VOUCHERS: 15,212 (approximately) vouchered and recorded in the Voucher Register and posted to Stock Record Cards and filed. The above documents indicate postings anywhere from 1 to 20 items 150,000 Postings recorded to the Stock Record Cards (Approximate figure based on the documents processed). Annual inventory for all six technical services (Quartermaster, Medical, Signal, Engineer, Chemical, Ordnance Automotive was taken September 1948 and postings made to Stock record Cards. All warehouse accounts in the Technical Branches were discontinued and Individual Sized cards were prepared in the Stock ANNUAL REPORT OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL 37

Record and the work pertinent to the issue of sized items of clothing has been absorbed in the Stock Record.

STATE MAINTENANCE BRANCH Stale Field M m:nlenance Shops: During the early months of 1948, the State Maintenance Officer and available Maintenance Super- visors concentrated on the securing of additional authorized rrechanic personnel, and the completion of plans for the organization and activation of the proposed maintenance shops, for the field maintenance support of New York National Guard units for the repair of federal equipment issued to these units. As the calendar year 1948 draws to a close, the following Field Maintenance Shops are in operation at the locations indicated. A. Ordnance and Signal Maintenance Shop "A" 855 Washington Avenue, Peekskill, New York. Parent Service Units: 102d Ordnance Med. Main. Co. (Ord. Shop) 101st Signal Battalion (Sep) (Sig. Shop) B. Ordnance Maintenance Shop "e" 1044 University Avenue, Rochester, New York Parent eerv.ice Unit: 3633rd Ordnance 1VIed.Auto. Main. Co. C. Ordnance Maintenance Sub-Shop "D" New York State Arsenal, 201-64th St., Brooklyn, N.Y. Parent Service Unit: 3673d Ordnance Tank Main. Co. D. Note: Ordnance Maintenance Shop "B" is not presently activated, but tentatively proposed for location at State Armory, Parkway East, Utica, N. Y.~ and the, 3646th Ordnance Medium Maintenance Co. as the Parent Service Unit. E. Light Aviation Maintenance Shop "A", Miller Field, Staten Island, New York. This facility is under direct supervision of Supervisor, Light Aviation Operations and Maintenance, with assigned Mechanics, Airplane and Engine, (No. Parent Service Unit being designated for this facility.) General Aetim'ties: In addition to the activities referred to in the preceding paragraph, the Maintenance Branch) through the medium of the maintenance shops continued to receive automotive vehicles and equipment for processing and issue to units of the New York National Guard. (Note: For detailed information of vehicles received and issued to Units, see Report of Ordnance Automotive Supply Branch.) Concurrently the Maintenance Branch carried on the following general activities. . A. Setting up shops) selecting items of T jO&E equipment for shop operation, B. Planning and organizing details for pick up of equipment from depots and supervision of this work. C. Initiating plans and co-ordinating these plans for the processing of vehicles, etc., by First Army and State Maintenance Shops. 38 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL

D'. Close co-ordination with Headquarters, New York National Guard for the storage and issue of vehicles. E. Technical inspections and recommendations for transfer of State Guard Vehicles to New York National Guard units, including employment of contact repair teams from State Maintenance Shops for repair of selected vehicles prior to transfer. F. Conferring with Staff representatives of Headquarters, New York National Guard with respect to Field Training plans, which included priority of issue of vehicles,plans for maintenance support at Field Training camps. G. Preparation of requisitions for automotive, small arms, and signal spare parts for shops, the receipt, issue and binning of these parts. H. Receipt, inventory and issue of radio sets for installation in vehicles and Light Aviation Aircraft by civilian contractor, including general supervision and inspection of completed work, and issue of radio equipped vehicles. 1. Continuing field maintenance support to units of the New York National Guard. Not Ready for Issue Vehicle Repair Program. Authorization was received from the National Guard Bureau for employment of additional mechanics and clerical personnel on a temporary basis for the continuation and completion of the processing of vehicles for issue. In order to meet the requirements of units for summer field training, it was necessary to issue many vehicles unpainted. The present vehicle repair program provides for the recall of these vehicles to state shops for recheck and painting where required. Additionally many vehicles were shipped direct to units from depots by automatic issue; these vehicles will also be processed through the state shops, when required. It is anticipated that all vehicles received or to be received will have been processed in accordance with desired standards by 30 June 1949. It is estimated that approximately 1100 items of automotive equipment will be processed under this program. Modification of Shop Facilities. Pursuant to current directives from the National Guard Bureau, funds have been tentatively allocated to the State for the Fiscal Year 1949 covering the Construc- tion Program, which includes certain funds for the modification and improvement of State Maintenance Shops. Plans are presently being- prepared for the required work to be accomplished in the various shops. (Note: For further details pertaining to the Con- struction Program see Report of Construction Branch). Light Aviation Storage and Maintenance: The presently assigned Light Aviation Aircraft (Liaison Type) are located at the following points: Miller Field, Staten Island, N. Y.-16 planes Albany Municipal Airport, Albany,N. Y.-2 planes Hancock Field, Syracuse, N. Y.-2 planes Niagara Falls Municipal Airport, Niagara Falls, New York- 3 planes A survey is presently being conducted -for the relocation of the planes, and facilities now based at Miller Field, Staten Island, ANNUAL REPORT OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL 39

New York, to a more suitable area with provision for hangar space, operations, supply office, and maintenance shop. Additionally a check is being made for space for Light Aircraft in the Newburg, New York and Kingston, New York Areas. Conclusion: Future requirements for the completion of the State Maintenance Program are as follows: A. The establishment of Ordnance Maintenance Shop "B"at Utica, N. Y. B. Revision of State Maintenance Plan to include: 1. Concentration of equipment 2. Organizational Maintenance 3. Field Maintenance 4. Light Aviation Liaison Aircraft Maintenance C. Continuing developments of maintenance shops, use of Con- tact Repair Teams operating from State Maintenance Shops, to unit armories wherever feasible, for the accom- plishment of Field Maintenance at Unit Armories, or storage areas.

CONSTRUCTION Under the direction and supervision of the Assistant Adjutant General (State Quartermaster), and in coordination with the District Engineer-Corps of Engineers- U. S. Army, the State Department of Public Works and the Contracting Officer, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts were processed in connection with the expenditure of National Guard Bureau Federal funds for New York National Guard new construction, alterations, maintenance and repair of Camp and armory property sites, buildings and facilities, airfields and target ranges.

CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE & REPAIR FROM FEDERAL FUNDS

1946-1947 NEW CONSTRUCTION COMPLETED During the calendar year 1948, the following 62'x 202' block motor storage buildings on indicated New York State Armory property sites were completed under Federal Contract No. W30- 192NG-713, dated 19 June 1946 and in the total amount of $324,750.00: 2 buildings New SJotland Avenue Armory Albany 2 buildings Masten Avenue Armory Buffalo 1 Building East Main Street Armory Mohawk 2 bUildings Washington Avenue Armory PeekSkill 1 building Culver Road Armory Rochester 2 buildings Parkway East Armory Utiea 40 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL

Installation of bituminous macadam floors for the above indicated buildings were completed during the year at the locations and in the amounts shown:

Albany New Scotland Avenue $10,500.00 Buffalo 29 Masten Avenue 6,012.00 Mohawk 83 East Main Street 4,800.00 Peekskill 855 Washington Avenue 10,490.00 Hochester 145 Culver Road 2,570.00 Utica Parkway East 7,500.00 TOTAL-Floor Constrmtion $41,872.90

During the calendar year 1948) the following motor storage buildings were completed under National Guard Bureau Construction contracts awarded in 1947:

NEW YORK STATE ARSENAL GROUNDS, BROOKLYN: One 62' x 100' concrete bloJk motor storage building with 6" reinforced concrete floor '.' ...... $26,637.00

CAMP SMITH, McCOY ROAD:

One 122' x 202' concrete block motor storage building with 6 1/ reinforced concrete floor ...... 73 ,102.40

HEMPSTEAD ARMORY QROUNDS: One 62' x 202' concrete block-brick veneer motor storage building with 6" reinforced Goncrete floor...... 56,581.97

NEW CONSTRUCTION-ALTERATIONS AND REPAIRS OF FACILI'PIES FOR THE NEW YORK 1VATIONAL GUARD AIR UNITS

Projects under U. S. Army Corps of Eng1'neers 8upervi81:on

WHITE PLAINS ARMORY: Alteration of building and fa ~i1itiesfor establishment d Wing Head- quarters, Communication.s, Aircraft Control and Warning Group, and allied units , , 97,850.00

FLOYD BENNET FIELD: Alterations, repairs and improvements of installations and facilities for Bombing Group and allied units...... 46,137.00

WESTCHeSTER COUNTY AIRPORT: Construction of National Guard hangar cnmplete with essential facilities and installation of services and utilities. Note: These contracts incorporate and supersede contract to Walter A. Stanley under date of 26 June 1947, in the amount of $209,361.00 as reported for the calendar year 1947 , 896,817.00 TOTAL :$1 ,040,804; 00 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL 41

MAINTENANCE & REPAIR OF TARGET RANGES During the calendar year 1948, National Guard Bureau funds in the amounts and at the locations indicated, were expended for the maintenance and repair of target frames, target ranges and facilities: Camp Smith Ranges $ 793 .48 Amsterdam...... 800 .00 Auburn (Throopsville) ...... 1 ,264 .00 Glens Falls...... 792 .00 Guilderland...... 1 ,089 .00 Manlius (Syracuse) , 1 ,580 .00 Oneida...... 506 .46

Total...... $6 ,824 .94 ALTERATION & REPAIR OF BUILDING AT CAMP SMITH National Guard Bureau funds were allocated and contracts awarded for the alterations and improvements of the following projects at Camp Smith: Extension to Latrine Building No. 67 q,omplete with plumbing improvements ...... $6,290.00 Alteration to Engineer Shed No. 105 and installation of bituminous macadam floor and hinged doors ...... 4,060.00

$10,350.00 SERVICE CONTRACTS FOR NEW YORK NATIONAL GUARD FACILITIES Service contracts or renewals have been executed and are in effect between the Federal Government and the State of New York for the operation of facilities for the New York National Guard Air and Ground units as indicated: In accordance with the provisions of War Department Memo 130-5-1, the actual administrative and operating costs of the above indicated installations and facilities are borne jointly by both the Federal and State Government in the ratio of 75% Federal and 25% State expenditures. Initial outlay and payments covering all expenditures incurred are made by the State and the State is reim- bursed in the amount of 75% of these expenditures within the specified appropriation for each installation. The following are the total annual authorized appropriations under the terms of the service contracts for the indicated facilities: Floyd Bennett Field , $48,000 .00 Westchester County,Airport...... 24,000.00 Syracuse Airport,(Hancock Field) ...... 24,000 .00 White",Plains Armory...... 6,666 .66 N. Y. State Arsenal Sub-Depot (Rochester, N. Y.) " 40,000.00 Schenectady County Airport...... 24,000.00 Niag~ra Falls Airport...... 24 ,000 .00 , . ----- Total $190,666.66 42 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL

BUILDING MAINTENANCE The maintenance department is charged with the responsibility of maintaining 160,000 sq.ft. of floor space and grounds. As the building was used by the U. S. Army during the war, many changes in its general layout had been effected by the Army to meet what was then considered its requirements. When operations were resumed at this Arsenal by the State, it was necessary for the maintenance crew to effect considerable changes in the layout of the various floors. This necessitated the removal of temporary par- titions, electric wiring and heating equipment, also reinstallation in other sections of heating apparatus and general modification throughout the building. Following is a resume of the various types of work p~rformed by this branch during the past year: Wiring and relocating intercommunication system; rewiring and installing thirty-five (35) different light fixtures; rewire floodlight protection system so all lights could be operated from one central switch. Numerous changes were effected in the sanitary system, providing, in many instances, considerable additional storage space. The elevators now in use in the State Arsenal have been in operation for a period of almost 25 years. As a result of their age, these machines require constant close supervision. Seventeen (17) separate and different repair operations were performed on two freight elevators and one passenger elevator during 1947. Several improvements were made in the heating system so as to eliminate faulty operation and waste of fuel. A total of 556 tons of coal wereused during 1948, representing a saving to the State of New York of 25 tons over previous year's operations. The following contracts were awarded by the State Department of Public Works for improvements in the New York State Arsenal: Repairs and installation of new asphalt tile and linoleum floors. Johns-Manville Sales Corp...... $3,799.00 * Exterior and interior painting in the New York State Arsenal. Kroo Painting Co 7,375.00* Waterproofing exterior walls-6th floor. Building Chemicals Corp.. 2,246 .00 * Contract price prior to Adjustment. Award of contracts for installation of electrically operated over- head garage door, electric lighting fixtures and inter-office communication system are in course of preparation and processing.

PROCUREMENT (FEDERAL) Approximately 900 Federal requisitions for supplies and services requiring processing and procurement, were received during the year, resulting in 470 Delivery Orders against Federal contracts and 430 Purchase Orders as a result of competitive bidding. Many Purchases were made from the supply and stock warehouse of the Treasury Department. Procurement Division, Bureau of Federal Supply. ANNUAL REPORT OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL 43

Approximate money value of Delivery Orders (Current Treasury Department Contracts)., '" , " " .. " $ 68,000.00 Approximate money value of Purchase Orders (Competitive Bidding) 73, 000. 00

Total. , , .. , , . , , .$141 ,000. 00 235,000 gallons of gasoline, amounting to $35,000.00, were procured through Delivery Orders and Purchase Orders. In addition several thousand gallons of gasoline were procured for the New York National Guard during Field Training 1948, at Camp Edwards, Mass., Pine Camp, N. Y., and Ft. Hancock, N. J., through arrangements with the various Post Quartermasters, on a sub- allotment basis, which precluded the necessity of initiating Delivery Orders and Purchase Orders from this office. Invitations to bid and subsequent formal contracts were nego- tiated by this ..branch covering certain items of subsistence and Camp Maintenance required for New York National Guard Troops during Field Training 1948, as follows: Item Quantity A mount Milk 45 ,459 qts. $7 ,255 :25 Bread 47 ,659 lbs. 4,670 .01 Ice Cream 1 ,167 gals. 2,404.05 Pastry Various 2,957 .24 Ice 426,012 lbs. 2',130.06 Fuel Oil 25,597 gals. 3,431 .64 Cord Wood 199 cords 5,870,50 Coal 10 tons 195 ,00 Plumbing (Syracuse Air Base) 3,960 .00 During the 1948 Field Training period several items of issue requisitioned from the Schenectady General Depot were unobtain- able due to a shortage of stock. Written authority was subsequently granted this office by that depot to purchase these items thru local procurement for delivery to the various Field Training camps. These items included:

Items requisitioned to Schenectady General Depot not in stock and authorized for local procurement Cereal 600 cases (100 pkgs. per case) Flour 5 cases (24-20 oz. pkg. to case) Allspice 5 doz. Salt 4 cases (6-10 lb. sacks to case) Disinfectant 9 gals. Sodium Carbonate 1 can Crayons, lumber 160 ea. Lime 300 lbs. Mophandles 15 doz. Soa p, grit 750 cakes Soap, ordinary 6,750 cakes Dry batteries 300 ea. Grease 1 ,620 lbs. Electric Lamps 1,400 ea. 44 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL

Upon request of this office, authority has been granted by Head- quarters, First Army, to utilize the facilities of the New York Port of Embarkation Quartermaster Laundry for the laundering of various articles of the uniform of the units located in the N ew York City metropolitan area, on an inter-departmental transfer of funds basis. Such authorization precludes the increased expenditure and usual delay necessitated by the solicitation and processing of written bids. Delivery Orders and Purchase Orders covering the reconditioning of approximately 300 unserviceable Federal Typewriters issued units, were processed. FINANCE BRANCH The following allotment of Federal funds were received by this State from the National Guard Bureau, during the Calendar year 1948, for operations under the following projects:

GROUND FORCES Project Alloted Obligated Labor, Campsite, Camp Smith , . $12,916.85 $12,579.33 Electric Current, Camp Srn.ith . 1,991.01 " . Electric Bulbs, Camp SmJth . 57.01 30.35 Alterations, repairs, non-recurring, Rochester Depot . 2,500.00 * ...... Rochester Depot, Service Contr 30-192-NG732 .. 19,250.00 19,250.00 Storate Space for Liaison planes, various locations 1,200.00 400.00 Pa,y, Accounting and Custodial Clerks, USP&DO 104,879.94 94,068.93 Pay, Unit and Pool Caretakers . 883,124.02 670,470.82 Statio,nary and Office Supplies, USP&DO . 235.11 207.13 Instructors . 259.27 29.27 Units . 1,264.~7 187.21 Alteration, Renovation, Cleaning Articles of University . 36,792.66 5,144.98 Gasoiine and Lubricants, non-training . 25,919.14 12,688.57 Sheet Music. ' " . 400.17 216.67 Contract Field Printing . 200.00 * ...... Postage Stamps .. '.' .. " . 210.00 111.20 Transportation of Equipment, Intra-State . 39,190.88 32,639.69 Transportation of Equipm,erit, Inter-State . 500.00 48.00 Procurement Spare Parts and Maintenance of Equipment . 41,040.05 31,326.93 Traver of'Personnel . 2,030.23 514.39 Gasoline and Lubricants, Armory Drill . 29,084.72 11,959.97 Credit Card Procurement 80 Octane Gasoline . 918.00 * ...... Construction Motor Storage Building, Yonkers, N.Y · . .-·········· 75,000.00 * •••• 0 •••••• Repairs and Utilities, Camp Smjth . 6,800.00 6,800.00 Operating and Closing Costs, Pine Camp . 76,107.00 76,107.00 Camp Edwards, .. 26,979.00 26,979.00 Fort Hancock . 5,484.00 5,484.00 Pay, Administrative Assistants and NCO's . 69,120.90 6,475.09 Training Aids, Non-I8sue . 3,269.21 1,393.21 Construction Garage Building, Hempstead, N. Y. 4,129.97 4,129.97 Constructip.n Storage Building, Camp Smith .... 3,280.40 3,280.40 Heating :eqUipment, GFE Depot, Rochester, N.y ······················· 1,095.00 1,095.00 Construction Bituminous Floorings, Garage Bldg. 3,675.00 3,675.00 Latrine for Range 1. Camp Smith . 3,290.00 3,290.00 Repairs to Engineer Shed 105 at Camp Smith . 1,260.00 1,260.00 . Upkeep 6 ranges at Camp Smith . 800.88 800.88 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL 45

Repairs to target ranges at various locations .... 6,031. 46 6,031. 46 Chlorine, wood, refrigerator parts at Camp Smith 1,942.37 1,942.37 State and First Army CPX . 2,319.84 2,319.84 Totals $1,494,548.86 $1,042,936.66 * Allotments pertain to Fiscal Year 1949. Contracts and obligations in process.

AIR FORCES Project Alloted Obligated Westchester City Airpcrt, Service Contract 30-192-NG 734 , ...... $ 33,000.00 $ 33,000.00 Preparation Summer Training Facilities, Floyd Bennett " ' 9,000.00 8,022.08 Syracuse Airport, Service Contract 30-192-NG735 28,000.00 28,000.00 Floyd Bennett Field, Service Contract 30-192- NG733 . 27,000.00 27,000.00 White Plains Airport, Service Contract 30-192- NG736 . 5,000.00 5,000.00 Pay, Caretakers, and Ac.counting Clerks . 609,132.31 409,911.18 Stationery and OfficeSupplies, Instructors . 21.50 21.50 Stationery and Office Supplies, Units . 96.92 4.42 Alteration, Renovation, Repair, Articles of Uni- form . 2,733.00 * ...... Gas and Lubes, Motor Vehicles, Nontraining. 2,428.95 848.53 Sheet Music, Bands ...... 135.00 45.00 Transportation Air NG Property . 1,131.69 552.69 Procurement Spare Parts and Maintenance Property , , , " . 1,756.94 844.38 Travel of Personnel. : , . 1,547.20 1,100.70 Emergency Procurement Aviation Gasoline . 1,118.58 1,118.58 AFSchool, TrainingwithAF, Operation "Frame- work" ··· . 265.92 * ...... Construction and RehabilitatiQn A.F Facilities, Westchester County Airport . 286,910.00 286,910.00 Construction of Hangar at Westchester County Airport . 319,296.00 319,296.00 Rehabilitation Ail' NG Facilities at Hancock Field, Syracuse...... 35,000.00 933.91 Four Day School, Floyd Bennett Field . 13,483.25 7,781. 98 Four Day School, Hancock Field . 5,336.23 2,037.27 l'otals $1,382,393.39 $1,132,428.20

* Allotr:cents pertain to Fiscal Year 1949. Contracts and obligations in wocess. Allotment of Federal funds for the conducting of Field Training of New York National Guard troops at various camps of instruction, were also received from the National Guard Bureau for expenditure under the following items:

GROUND FORCES Field Training-All Camps I tem Allotted Obligattd Pay and Allowances ...... $1,218,446.98 $1,105, 146.87 Transportation Persr.nnel...... 138,826.38 169,897.70 Transportation Equipn:ent...... 40,281.80 43,084.63 Subsistence (field rations)...... 361,893.89 137,662.93 Subsistence (travel rations).. 30,934.80 21,847.93 Motor Fuel, training...... 27 ,338 .26 16,259 .30 46 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL

Motor Fuel, convoys . $13,138.26 $3,872.26 Communications . 979.10 226.74 Medical Service. . ; ...... 13,874.02 . Coal. .. , , , . 2,036.60 1,994.80 Wood · . 6,874.56 6,801.56 Fuel Oil. . 1,322.40 758.90 Kerosene , , . 40.00 55.20 6,589.98 5,742.60 ~~t~; ' ::::::::::::::::.::::::::::::::::::: 6,231.52 . Sewage , . 289.31 . Gas, White . 8,997.60 2,345.80 ------Totals $1,878,095.46 $4,515,697.22 Note: All funds accounted for as one uniti:!allotment. APPENDIX "A" Issued to Item Unit Troops Belts, Waist, Web , . ea. 27,555 Boots, Service Combat . pro 35,559 Cap, Field, CottQn, w/visor , , . ea. 4,242 Cap, Garrison, Kkahi . ea. 26,229 Cap, Garrison, O.D . ea. 22,315 Cap, Herringbone Twill . pa. 29,676 Drawers: Cotton, short . pro 18,207 Wool . pro 18,299 Gloves, Woolen , , . pro 12,230 Helmet, Steel, M-l. . ea. 24,548 Hood, Janket, Field . ea. 7,841 lnsignia, collar: E. M. (Branch/Arm) , . ea. 24,558 E. M. (U. S.) . ea. 1,148 Jacket: Field, Wool (Eisenhower) . ea. 17,923 Field, M-1943 . ea. 24,195 Herringbone Twill . ea. 41,997 Liner, Helmet M-l , . ea. 28,343 Panchos (including Rainqoats) . ea. 25,260 Overcoats, Wool} O.D . ea. 14,671 Shirts: Cotton, Khaki. . ea. 55,208 Flannel. . ea. 42,119 Shoes, Servicfl...... pro 1,437 Socks: Cotton, Tan , ,. pro 13,903 Woolen . pro 51,903 Suits, Working, one-piece . ea. 3,700 Sweater, Highneck . ea. 4,003 Trousers: Cotton, Khahi. . pro 50,712 Wool, Serge , . pro 36,834 Herringbone Twill. " '" . pro 42,948 Undershirts: Cotton " ; , . ea. 18,794 Wool. . ea. 18,159

ApPENDIX "B" QUARTERMASTER PROPERTY RETURNED TO FEDERAL AGENCY BY STATE QUARTERMASTER 1948 Item Quantity Cans, Meat, M1942...... 900 Canteen, Black Enamel. , " ...... 600 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL 47

C&Q.teens, Plastic . 500 Carrier Pack" M1928 . 1,200 Cap, Winter . 13,465 1,560 g~~~~,(~:~l~~~r~~::'.:'.:'.:::::::'.::::::::::::::::::::::::'. 1,376 Comforters, Cotton . 1,015 1,026 g~:;e~;~~~~~'~'.'.'.::..:: ':::..:..:..:..:::..: :..:..:::::::::: 1,985 Haversacks, M1928 ' .. " . 500 100 ~~~h~:~~~~t~~ '. '. '. : : ' : : : : : : : : : : ..: : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : 800 Undershirts, WooL .'.. ; . 1,650 Belts, Cartridge, Cal. .30 . 2,000 Shirts, Flannrl, O. D ; . 6,480 Trousers, Cotton, Khaki . 1,200 Trousers, Wool . 5,700

ApPENDIX "C" MOTOR VEHICLES RECEIVED, ISSUED OR STORED Nomenclature Received Issued Stored Sedan Light 5 passenger ...... 24 24 o Truck ;!4 ton 4 x 4 ; ...... 512 499 13 Truck .~ ton weapons Carrier 6V ...... 20 o 20 Truck ~ ton weapons carrier 12V...... 183 124 59 Truck ~ ton Ambulanc,e '" 14 4 10 Truqk 1>-2bomq service. . . . , . . . 4 o 4 Truck 2>-2ton cargo LWB Wojw " 387 351 38 Truck 1>-2personnel...... 75 o 75 Truck 2>-2ton Calp;o SWB...... 23 23 o Truc,k 2>-2ton Tank 750 Gal. gasoline...... 2 o 2 Truck 2>-2ton small arms repair M7A2 ...... 8 5 3 Truck 2>-2ton Mach. Shop M16Al Loa,d A ...... 3 3 o Truck 2~ ton instrument rep. MlOAJ. Load A .. ~. .. 5 5' o Truc;k 2}2 ton Ins. Benqh M23Al. . ; ...... 1 1 o Truck 2}2 ton Elec. Repair M18...... 2 2 o Truck 2}2 ton Artillery Repair M9.,...... 1 1 n Truck 2}2 ton Elec. rep. M18Al...... 1 1 o Truck 2}2 tbn Signal Corp M7 ...... 8 o 8 Truck 2>-2ton Vfl,ns M535 ...... 16 o 16 Truck 4 ton 6 x 6 wrecker...... 6 2 4 Truck 4 ton 6 x 6 dump SWB " .._. . . . . 2 2 o Truck 4 ton 6 x 6 Cargo LWB , ., , .. 2 2 o Truck 4 to 5 ton Tractor...... 22 21 I TrucJ{ 6 ton 6 x 6 prime mQver...... 15 o 15 Truck 10 ton 6 x 6 wrecker " ...... 11 5 6 Truck 40 ton 6 x 6 tank recovery M26Al trador. . . . 2 1 I Truck fire powered pump 4 x 2 " ...... 1 1 o Vehicle tank recovery M32B3...... 2 o 2 Car half track M"2Al . . ; ...... 65 29 36 Semi trailer 6-10 ton 2 whl Van...... 3 1 2 Semi trailer 6-10 ton 2 wheel gas truck 2000 gals.. . . 2 2 o TrE).ilerAmmo MI0 " ...... 12 12 o Trailer Generator M7...... 8 8 o Trailer ;!4 ton 2 wheel " .-...... 245 120 125 Trailer 1 ton 2 wheel...... 173 68 105 Trailer 1 ton water tank, 250 gals...... 2 2 o Trailer semi M15Al Tank recovery...... 2 1 1 Report of Commanding General~ New York National Guard 31 December 1948

Subject: Annual Report, 1948, New York National Guard To: His Excellency, the Governor of the State of New York In accordance with the requirements of Paragraph 6, Regulations No. 80, I have the honor to submit the following report on the . affairs of the New York State Military Forces for the year 1948.

1. General The year has been conspicuous for the progress made in reorganization and restablishment of the New York National Guard. Addi- tional changes in organization have been prescribed by the Federal government, and all plans preliminary to reorganization under these changes have been completed and will be effected early in 1949. Especial recognition is given the enthusiasm and esprit de corps of officers and men who are continuing to carryon the rebuilding of the State Military Forces at considerable personal sacrifice. Their patriotism, loyalty and high sense of duty to State and country, as characterized by their service, are highly commendable.

2. Strength The numerical strength of the New York National Guard increased during 1948 from 11,206 aggregate to 25,718 .. In June 1948, as a result of the passage of the Selective Service Act, which provided that membership in the National Guard would exempt suchmernbers from the draft, the strength of the New York National Guard increased by 8,.500. Shortly after this, the National Guard Bureau imposed a strength ceiling which limited the New York National Guard to 20,168 for Army units and 2,830 for Air units. This ceiling was removed on 23 November 1948. At my request, a Proclamation was issued by you on 2 December 1948, which authorized the enlistment of men in the age bracket of 17 to 1872 years old. This proclamation placed, such men in a deferred category with respect to the draft.

3. History of Reorganization During the year, 86 additional units were Federally recognized. These are shown in Appendix No. 1. In addition, authority has been requested from the National Guard Bureau, which, when received, will permit the complete organization of the 27th and 42d Infantry Divisions. Additional progress was made during the year in expediting Federal recognition of officers by the elimination of the ArnlY headquarters from the channel of communication. Our strong recommendations, as shown in report for 1947 in this matter, are rresumed to have been effective.

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4. Air Naf1:onal Guard The close of the year also marked the successful completion of the initial program for the New York Air National Guard. As of 31 December 1948, all of the 39 Air units allotted to the State had been Federally recognized as part of the 52d Fighter Wing . This vVing, which also has units in New Jersey and Delaware, is now the second largest in the United States) with a total for New York of 338 officers and 2,154 enlisted men. I am confident, it will surpass California, now in the first place, early in 1949. Air units are now located at Floyd Bennett Field, New York City; 'Vhite Plains, Westchester County Airport, Schenectady, Syracuse and Niagara Falls. The proposed location at Rochester, under the original plan, awaits only the extension of the present runways to meet the flight requirements. The State is therefore provided with a logical network of ail' bases strategically located from the point of view of operations. Much of the responsibility for organizing, equipping and training this new post-war New York Air National Guard has devolved upon Colonel Erickson S. Nichols, the Regular Air Force Instructor assigned to New York) who is himself a former New York National Guardsman. As temporary Wing Commander, in addition to his duties as Senior Air Instructor, he has contributed in an outstanding manner to the successful completion of the air program.

5. State W ar- Disaster Military Corps a. General. Organization of State War-Disaster Military Corps, New York Guard, continues under existing authority. Training throughout the year was carried out successfully in accordance with appropriate directives. Special emphasis was placed on training in the following subjects: (1) Training all personnel in all details of the Infantry soldier (2) Infantry drill, to include the company (3) Riot control formations and methods of handling disorders (4) Proper care and use of weapons (5) The conduct of combat exercises . (6) Knowledge of emergency duties .assigned pursuant to the New York State Emergency Plan and its supporting plans

b. Armory Training (1) Prior to the 1948 Field Training Period, armory training was carried out as prescribed for appropriate units of the New York Guard, as published by Headquarters New York Guard in 1946. Other training directives issued by Headquarters New York National Guard prescribed weapons firing courses for both Armory and Field Training during 1948, and set up home station and field training ammunition allowances; and directed the training of a limited number of men as motor vehicle drivers. The current training directive for armory training is Training Circular No.6, Head- quarters New York National Guard, dated 21 September 1948. (2) The SW-DMC is equipped with items remaining over from the former New York Gua.rd units which were reorganized and 50 ANNUALREPORTOF THE ADJUTANTGENERAL recognized as New York National Guard organizations~ Some items are Federal which were not of the type to be transferred to the Federally-recognized National Guard-Enfield rifles, for example. Other items are State-owned, purchased during the War, when the Federal government was unable to supply the needs-sub-machine guns, for example. The State supplied ammunition for target practic(l. The State supports a limited number of passenger cars, scout cars and trucks necessary for the administration, training and supply of the SW-DMC.

c. Field Training (1) Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 4th and 5th Divisions, and 53 companies, totaling 2,385 officers and enlisted men, attended field training during 1948. This was 80.04% of the actual strength of the units. All units trained at Camp Smith, Peekskill, N. Y., except the band detachments of the following companies, which attended field training with their parent National Guard organizations as indicated below: 1st Co. 108th Inf. .. , Pine Camp, N. Y. 258th FA Co Pine Camp, N. Y. 773d AAA Co Camp Edwards, Mass. The fieldtraining period of each unit was fifteen (15) days, including two (2) days' travel to and from camp and one (1) holiday Sunday: The expense of field training of the SW-DMC was borne by the State of New York. (2) Provisional battalions, consisting of from two (2) to five (5) companies, were formed after arrival at Camp Smith. During one training period, six (6) Provisional Battalions were formed into two (2) Provisional Regiments. Liaison Officersacted as regimental ' and battalion commanders and staffs. The purpose of these provisional organizations was to develop and train staff officers, and to facilitate training, particularly during field exercises, range practice, and ceremonies, and to promote uniformity of training. The results attained proved highly satisfactory to all concerned. (3) Field training was carried out in accordance with Paragraph . 38, Training Circular No.2, Headquarters New York National Guard, 15 April 1948, and Training Circular No.3, Headquarters New York National Guard, 5 May 1948, as amended. Companies which were at Camp Smith at the same time as their parent National Guard organizations trained separately from the National Guard. Their training included weapons firing, marches, bivouacs, combat problems, hand grenade and bayonet practice, conferences and demonstrations, as well as training in other basic subjects required of Infantry. (4) .Weapons Practice. Personnel armed with the rifle, pistol, or machine gun, ca!. .30, fired the same instruction and record courses as those prescribed for Natonal Guard personnel. All officers and eight (8) enlisted men in each rifle company fired a "Familiarization Course" with the sub-machine gun, caI. .45. REPORT OF THE COMMANDING GENERAL 51

(5) Marches, bivouacs, and combat problems. Three (3) days were devoted to marches, bivouacs, security measures and combat problems. Each ProviRional Battalion made a short march and established bivouac under the assumption that it might be subjected to enemy aerial observation, and attack by small ground force detachments; trained in scouting, patrolling and security measures while in bivouac; and made a night march, returning to base camp. In addition, there were three combat problems. The "Riot Control Problem" consisted of intensive training, by company, in riot control formations; followed by the action to be taken by the Pro- visional Battalion in an area representing a town from which dis- orderly crowds had been driven, by assisting the mayor in preserving order and enforcing civil regulations. The "Village Problem" consisted of intensive training, by company} in house-to-house fighting; followed by the defense of a mock village (Mockville) by one company, and the attack of the village by the Provisional Battalion (less one company). The purpose of the "Platoon Problems" was to train rifle platoons in the operations of a patrol on an offensive mission, either while acting alone, or as the support of an advance guard. Enemy action was represented by personnel of the Post Service Detachment. . (6) Hand Grenade and Bayonet Practice. Fifteen (15) enlisted men in each rifle company were trained in throwing training and practice grenades and CN (tear gas) and smoke grenades. All personnel of each rifle company were given bayonet practice, including preparation for running the Bayonet Qualification Course. (7) Conferences. All SW-DMC units at Camp Smith attended two (2) conferences, which included discussions concerning the reasons why the SW-DMC was created, its present mission, plans for the future, preservation of internal security with relation to civil defense forces in the event of war, atomic warfare, and what would happen in the event of an atomic bomb attack on a city having the strategic importance of New York City. (8) Demonstrations. All SW-DMC units at Camp Smith attended the same demonstrations as those witnessed by the National Guard units a that cam ). (9) Division Headquarters. Headquarters 4th and 5th Divisions, SW-DMC, NYG, assisted Headquarters New York National Guard materially in the organization of Provisional Regiments and Bat- talions and in supervising the administration and training of SW- DMC units which trained at Camp Smith. -

(10) Supply and Transportation. (a) Rations. The Federal government declined to sell the Army ration to the SW-DMC, whereupon the State, through the Division of Standards _and Purchase, bought from commercial sources. The State ration was the equivalent of the Army ration, but cost somewhat more on account of the necessity of purchasing in smaller quantities. In amount, the ration was the same as the Army ration, plus 25%. The increase consisted largely of bread, meat, potatoes,- 52 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL milk and dry cereals. The ration was accepted by troops with satis- faction both as to quality and amount. The SW-DMC band detachments that trained at Pine Camp and Camp Edwards were messed with National Guard units, for which the State' paid the Federal government $1.35 per man, per day. (b) Transportation. Transportation to and from Camp Smith was effected by rail, except in a few instances where commercial busses or State-supported vehicles were used. Service was satisfactory. d. During the latter part of 1947 the Secretary of Defense appointed a committee known as the Committee on Civilian Com- ponents to make a comprehensive objective and impartial study of the rivilian components of the armed forces. This Board was called the Gray Board. The report of the committee was trans- mitted to the Secretary of Defense on 30 June 1948 and released to the public on 1 November 1948. On the question of internal security the committee recommended that: "The States will require internal security forces for service in the immediate locailities. These forces should be organized specifically for the purpose, and the armed forces should be prepared to assist in training and equipping them. "The Committee believes its recommendations should be incor,.. porated in the 1949 legislative program of the national military establishment ."

6. Revision of the Military Law. As a result of the recommendations for revision of the Military Law submitted by the then-Commanding General, Lieutenant General HUGH A DRUM, to the Governor in 1947, the Legislature in February 1948 adopted a joint resolution appointing a Joint Legislative Committee to investigate and make a study of the provisions of the Military Law and other laws related thereto for the purpose of recommending revisions and amendments and to make studies and recommendations of measures necessary to full utilization of the State's military and civil efforts in time of war. A copy of the J oint Resolution is annexed hereto as Appendix No.2. Thereafter, the J oint Legislative Committee was appointed. It consisted of Assemblyman FRANK J. BECKER, Nassau County, Chairman; Senator 1DMUND F . RADWAN, Erie County, t:ecre- tary; Assemblyman D-CADY HERRICK, Albany County; Senator JOHN M. BRAISTED, JR., Richmond County and Assemblyman L. JUD80N 1VIORHOUSE, Essex County. The Speaker of the Assembly, the Majority and Minority Leaders of the Senate and Assembly, the Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee and the Chairman of the Assembly vVays and Means Committee are ex- officio members of the Committee. The Chairman of the Joint LegisJative Committee conferred with the Judge Advocate of this Headquarters prior to the organization of the Committee. At the first meeting of the Committee the 19tter asked n~e Judge Advocate to act as consultant to it on legal matters REPORT OF THE COMMANDING GENERAL 53 pertaining to the military forces of the State. Since then, the Judge Advocate has been in frequent touch with the chairman of the Legislative Committee, the Committee's Counsel and others con- nected with the Committee, and has prepared and submitted information and material for their consideration. 1\tleetings of the Joint Legislative 'Committee were held on 9 July 1948 and' 6 August 1948 at its office at 270 Broadway, New York City, and on 2 September 1948 at Camp Smith. The Commanding General was represented at this meeting by the Judge Advocate. Six officers of the National Guard appeared before the Committee to give statements of their views regarding the changes proposed by the Commending General. The Then-Commanding General, Lieutenant General HUGH A. DRUM, made his statement to the Committee on 2 September 1948. The Judge Advocate prepared for the consideration of the Com- mittee a Summary of the Changes and Additions to the Military Law proposed by the then-Commanding General, a memorandum in support thereof and a chart showing the proposed organization as then recommended, together with drafts of some of the proposed new sections of the law to accomplish these changes. These were presented at the various meetings of the Committee. After my taking command on 1 October 1948, I conferred with the Chairman of the Legislative Committee and informed him that I would confer with the principal parties interested in the revision and try to· obtain agreement on the main provisions. Since then I have conferred with the Governor's Counsel on a number of occa- sions, with The Adjutant General and the Commanding Officer of the Naval Militia, and I am now working on proposals which I believe will meet with the approval of all parties in interest. In connection with the civil defense problem, I attended, with members of my staff, a meeting on 14 October 1948 in the office of the Governor's Counsel in Albany at which several other department heads were also present. The problem was discussed and a subsequent meeting was held in the office of the Director of Safety, in Albany, on 22 October 1948. Further discussions are planned after the report entitled' 'Civil Defense of National Security" by the Federal Office of Civil Defense Planning issued on 13November 1948, has been analyzed. That report is now being studied by my 3taff. ' The Legislative Committee has not indicated what, if any, con- elusions it has reached or recommendations it will make concerning the revision of the Military Law generally, but it is believed that the Committee will look with favor (as a temporary measure) on the amendment of Section 40 of the Military Law in relation to the organization of the New York Guard, so as to authorize i.ts continuance pending further action by the Federal government on the organization and maintenance of State Military Forces in peacetime other than the Federally-recognized National Guard.

7. Training of Army Units, New York National Guard. a. General. Training of Army units, New York National Guard, throughout the year was carried out successfully in accordance with 54 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL appropriate directives issued by Headquarters New York National Guard in conformity with directives and policies of the Office, Chief National Guard Bureau; Headquarters Army Ground Forces (later, Headquarters Army Field Forces); Headquarters First Army, and Headquarters New York-New Jersey-Delaware Military Dis- trict, First Army. The objectives of the training are to provide a reserve component of the Army of the United States, trained, equipped, and capable of immediate expansion to war strength, and able to furnish units fit for service anywhere in the world; and to provide sufficient organizations in the State of New York so trained and equipped as to enable them to function efficiently in the protection of life and property and the preservation of peace, order, and public safety under competent orders of New York State authorities. b. Armory Training. (1) During the greater part of the year, armory training of Army Nat-ional Guard units which were qualified' to begin the Interim Plan of the Six-Year Training Plan was carried out as prescribed for the Interim Plan. Units which were not qualified to begin the Interim Plan continued to train under other training directives. On 21 October 1948, Headquarters New York National Guard issued Training Circular No.7, which rescinded directives concerning the Six-Year Training Plan and prescribed that training under the New Three-Year National Guard Training Plan be initiated as soon as practicable after receipt of that circular. (2) Other training directives issued by Headquarters New York National Guard prescribed weapons firing for National Guard units for both Armory and Field Training during 1948; set up home station and field training ammunition allowances; established a Supplementary Range Practice Season from 1 September to 30 November 1948; published information concerning availability of Army Extension Courses for National Guard personnel, and availability of training films and film strips for use by National Guard units; prescribed training of Aircraft Section, Light Aviation of Army National Guard units, and published information concerning . attendance of Army National Guard personnel at U. S. Army Schools. c. Field Traim:ng. (1) The field training of the Army National Guard units was conducted at Pine Camp, N. Y., Camp Smith, N. Y., Camp Edwards, Mass., and Fort Hancock, N. J. (For details, see Appen- dix No.3.) The aggregate attendance of army National Guard troops at all four camps was 22,082 out of an aggregate strength of 24.081 officers, warrant officers and enlisted men; or 91.6% of aggregate strength of the units. The field training period of each unit was fifteen (15) days, including two (2) days' travel to and from camp, and one (1) holiday Sunday. (2) Field training was carried out in accordance with Training Circular No.2, Headquarters New York National Guard, 15 April REPORT OF THE COMMANDING GENERAL 55

1948~and Training Circular No.3, Headquarters New York Na- tional Guard, 5 May 1948. One of the objectives of this training was to balance the level of training of units within battalions, and .battalions 'within regiments and groups. This objective was gained, and most units attained approximately the same level of training under the Interim Plan of the Six-Year Training Plan by the end of the field training period. (3) Field training included weapons firing, demonstrations, marches, bivouacs, field exercises, command and staff training, and training of specialists, as well as training in other basic subjects required of the arms and services.

(4) Weapons Firing. (a) Insofar as facilities at the various camps permitted, individual weapons qualification courses were fired with the rifle, cal. .30; carbine, cal. .30; pistol, cal. .45; and sub-machine gun, cal. .45; crew-served weal!0ns qualifications courses were fired with the automatic rifle, cal. .30; machine gun, cal. .30; mortar, 60 mm.; and mortar, 81 mm; and familiarization firing was conducted with the machine gun, cal. .50; launcher, rocket, 2.36"; rifle grenade; and hand grenade. Facilities at Camp Smith were adequate for all of the above firing, but were not completely adequate at the other camps. (b) Service practice was conducted at Pine Camp with 105 mm and 155 mm howitzers by the Field Artillery, and with 37 mm, 40 mm and 75 mm guns and caliber .50 machine guns by armored and mechanized units; at Wellfleet, near Camp Edwards, with 40 mm and 90 mm guns and cal.. 50 machine guns by the Antiaircraft Artillery and at Fort Hancock with 6" and 90 mm guns by the Coast Artillery . ..~(5) Demonstrations. ThefollowiIlg demonstrations were conducted at Camp Smith, Pine Camp and Camp Edwards: (a) Organization and equipment of the Infantry squad (b) Scouting and patrolling (c) Infantry 9-man squad in attack (d) Domestic disturbances (e) Recoilless weapons (f) Firing crew-served infantry weapons of a rifle battalion (g) Military sanitation (h) Bayonet (i) Close combat fighting An Antiaircraft Artillery Demonstration and Instruction Team from Fort Bliss, Texas, assisted in the training at Camp Edwards. Chemical demonstrations were conducted at Pine Camp and Camp Edwards. A Demonstration and Instruction Team from the Armored School at Fort Knox, Kentucky, assisted in training armored and mechanized units at Pine Camp. All demonstration and instruction teams were provided by the Department of the Army,except at Camp Smith, where the infantry demonstrations 56 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL listed above were conducted by the Post Service Detachment ..This Detachment consisted of members of various New York units who served at Camp Smith throughout the Summer. (6) Marches, Bivouacs and Field Exercises. Insofar as local conditions at the camps permitted, all units spent from one to three days away from base camp, during which time they made tactical marches to areas where they established bivouacs, provided protection against attack by gas, armored vehicles, and aircraft and carried out small-unit field exercises while in bivouac, and then marched back to base camps. Service practice of Field Artillery, Antiaircraft Artillery and Coast Artillery units was combined with the marches, bivouacs and field exercises of these units where practicable. (7) Command and Staff Training. Commanders of Infantry Divisions, Antiaircraft Artillery Brigades, Regiments, Groups, Battalions and separate units trained their respective Headquarters and Headquarters Companies, Batteries, Troops and Detachments in the proper operation of headquarters and the proper conduct and supervision of unit training and administrative and supply functions. (8) Training of Specialists. Engineer, Medical, Signal, Ordnance, Quartermaster, Transportation Truck, Military Police and Light Aviation Aircraft Sections devoted the maximum time available to specialist training. This training was combined with field exercises of larger units where practicable. (9) Other Training. Other training conducted during the field training period included the following: (a) Safety Schools for Motor Vehicle Examiners-conducted br representatives of Headquarters First Army (b) Proj ectionists' Schools (c) Pre-camp Food Service Schools-held during the four (4) days immediately before arrival of units at camp, for the purpose of training mess personnel On account of the great influx of recruits early in the summer, all newly-enlisted men at each camp were forme.a into provisional training battalions, companies or detachments, and were given special training in basic subjects, apart from 'the organizations to which assigned during the greater part of the field training period. (10) Ration Supply. The .Army Field Ration (Master Menu) was used at all camps, but, for National Guard purposes, was increased 25% for any or all components." The increase was chiefly in the bread, meat, milk and cereal components and formed a very wel- come addition. A constant careful check showed that there was very little waste in preparation of food and that consumption was almost complete. The increase should be continued for National Guard troops for future training camps, as well as for short periods of active operations. (11) Movements to and from Training Camps. The majority of personnel, heavy equipment and the bulk of the baggage was moved REPORT OF THE COMMANDiNG GENERAL 57 by rail; commercial bus was used for personnel when rail facilities were non-existent or inconvenient, and for short distances. Unit vehicles were used for advance and rear detachments, for other personnel up to capacity of vehicles; for 102d Quartermaster Group from New York City to Camp Smith and return; for the 101st Cavalry Reconnaissance Mechanized Squadron from New York City to Pine Camp and return, and for several other small detachments. Harbor boat was used for the bulk of the 244th Coast Artillery Group from New York City to Fort Hancock and return. Service, in general, was satisfactory and can be followed again with minor modifications.

8. Schools a. Officer candidate, non-commissioned officer and specialist schools were conducted in organizations during the Armory Training period. b. One hundred and forty-eight (148) officers and enlisted men attend the various available U. S. Army Seryice Schools during the year (see Appendix No.4). c. One thousand two hundred and one (1,201) officers and enlisted men received instruction in Army Extension Courses· during the year. 9. Emergency Plans and Intelligence a. The New York State Emergency Plan was revised and brought up to date. The current plan is Field Orders No.1, Headquarters New York National Guard, dated 31 March 1948; effective date 1 May 1948. b. The problem of combating any subversive influences or elements in the expanded New York National Guard is one which is receiving continued attention. While such influences have been negligible to date; steps are being taken to insure that all personnel are properly screened as to their loyalty to the Constitution and to our existing form of government. In addition, suitable plans are in being to counteract such influences in the event that they arise.

10. Medical Care and Sanitation During the field training period at all camps, Federally-recognized personnel requiring hospitalization were transported to the nearest Federal hospital for treatment, while non-Federally-recognized personnel at Camp Smith, or permanent camp personnel thereat, were hospitalized at Peekskill Hospital as in previous years. Minor cases of illness or il1jury were cared for in unit dispensaries.

11. Inspections Annual Federal inspections of National Guard units were held, early in 1948 under War Department orders. These inspections were for all units which were inspected for Federal recognition prior to 1 October 1947. 58 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL

State armory inspections were conducted during the period Feb- ruary to May, 1948. During the field training period, all units were inspected to determine their training efficiency. Federally-recognized units were inspected by inspectors detailed by the Commanding General, First Army and other units were inspected by inspection boards detailed by Headquarters New York National Guard. Reports of Armory Inspection in many cases were unsatisfactory, because of the low strength at the time of inspection. This was corrected with the great influx of recruits in June, 1948. Reports of Inspection for field training were generally satisfactory in nature.

12. Supply, Motor Transportation and Motor Storage and Main- tenance a. Supply. Supply for the New York National Guard continued in the same manner as last year, and was proceeding in a satisfactory manner when the bill providing for compulsory Military Service Training was enacted. This was followed by an increase in elist- ments to such an extent that many items of equipment could not be furnished at the then-existing rate. Armory and field training were both adversely affected through lack of training equipment, but, more disturbing to troops, was a shortage of uniforlll clothing, which caused many men to go through their field training improp- erly clad. This was an unforeseen condition for which no blame attaches to anyone. In fact, the condition is not completely rectified as of this date. There are units that have been Federally recognized many months, but have not yet received their full initial equipment. b. Motor Transportation. Since last year, the New York National Guard has received 203 trucks, %-ton weapons carrier, and 75 trucks, l~-ton, personnel carrier, as well as a few other vehicles. Many of the weapons carriers and all of the personnel carriers were not ready for issue, and had to be (or will have to be) processed through the maintenance shops before issue. Work of this character puts a heavy additional burden on the shops when they should be employed in current maintenance. The amount of motor transportation now on hand is sufficient for armory training-in fact, a great deal of it will not be used until the spring of 1949, when outdoor training will be resumed, but the number of vehicles is far below the needs for field training. For such training, units should have not 25%, but 75%, of their vehicles, general-purpose as well as special. Most unit commanders recommended a, heavy increase- one going as far as up to 100%. For field training in 1948 it was necessary for one unit to loan to another, which resulted in considerable wear and tear on the vehicles and a' feeling of dissatis- faction when a vehicle came back damaged, as sometimes happens. It should be possible for units to have enough of their own vehicles, so that borrowing and lending could be avoided, or at least reduced to a minimum. The greatest need is for 2~-ton trucks-general purpose vehicles. Some 65 half-track combat vehicles have arrived in the State, REPORT OF THE COMMANDING GENERAL 59 of which half have been issued to units. The remainder will continue to be issued as they are serviced. The 116th Tank Battalion has received 5 tanks M24; 2 tanks 4A3E8; and 6 tanks M26. Each Field Artillery Howit'zer Battery now has 2 howitzers. Armored cars have been received and issued to the 101st Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron and the 27th .and 42d Cavalry Recon- naissance Troops. Thirty-five (35) half-tracks, most of them radio-equipped, have been issued to Cavalry and other units entitled to them. Most of these vehicles arrived with radios installed. Seventy-eight (78) radios were installed in weapons carriers, arid 92 radios were installed in the 7i-ton trucks (jeeps) for theF.ield Artillery. Thirty (30) radios wereinstalled inli aison type airplanes. Following the issue of radio sets, especially of the more powerful types,' State-wide radio communications became possible within the New York National Guard. c. Motor Storage. The 13truck sheds that were nearing completion a year ago are now occupied or are ready for occupancy. These were constructed from Federal funds and it is expected that more will be constructed in the near future with funds from the same source. d. Mm:ntenance. The Ordnance and Signal Maintenance shops at Peekskill are rendering excellent service but are prevented from performing all they should through lack ·6f means, nor will they render the services they should until certain monies are spent for the installation of proper facilities and until they have received all the equipment due them. The shops at the State Arsenal and at 1044 University Avenue, Rochester, are both operating under similar serious handicaps. State maintenance is still in the process of development.

13. Permanent Plant a. Armory Construction, Repairs and Alterations. These subjects willbe covered in detail in the Adjutant General's Report. However, they have been under continuing study by this Headquarters. in order to establish a firm over-all program to meet the requirements of re-organization, expansion and re-Iocation of units throughout the State. This has required close coordination with the Office of The Adjutant General as well as with the National Guard Bureau. Early in the year, a survey of all armories was initiated to determine the minimum interior alterations necessary to house the increased personnel and to store the essential equipment for armory training. This survey has resulted in a statement of requirements, which has now been incorporated in an estimate of funds under a Capital Outlay lump-sum appropriation for the purpose. Concurrently with this survey and estimate for State funds, a complete study has also been made of the requirements for motor- vehicle storage buildings, maintenance shops, and ranges, both indoor and outdoor, to be constructed at Federal expense. This 60 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL study has, of necessity, been related closely to the matter of State support for the maintenance and operation of these facilities when constructed. It has likewise required coordination with the State Department of Public Warks and with the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers for the necessary construction planning. A third project under continuing study is the new Federal Armory Construction Program which is to be presented to the next Congress. It may be anticipated that a substantial surri will be allocated to the New York National Guard for the purpose of new armory construction, in order to complete the organization of the large number of units allotted to the State, but which are now on a "deferred" basis because of the lack of armory facilities. Provision is also included for the temporary rental, at Federal expense, of suitable armory facilities in those cities where a Federal armory will ulti- mately be constructed. If and when new armories are constructed at Federal expense, it is proposed that they will be so located as to tap new sources of recruits in those several communities throughout the State which are not at present served by existing armories. b. Camp Smith. Camp Smith was used for eight weeks by the National Guard and two weeks by the SW-DMC, New York Guard, for field training during the 1948 field training period. It was also used by these units for week-end training except during the dead of winter. The Navy and civilian rifle clubs use its facilities when such use would not interfere with our training. In order to provide for the continued use of Camp Smith, with its excellent facilities for the weapons training and small unit tactical exercises for all units located in the Metropolitan Area, plans are under way whereby it is expected that the National Gllard Bureau will furnish additional financial support for this purpose from Federal funds. This plan is considered particularly important in view of the present policy of the Department of the Army for the training of National Guard units at Federal training camps only-such as Pine Camp and Camp Edwards. Under this plan it is contemplated that, insofar as practicable, all preliminary record firing with small arms will be completed at Camp Smith and at other home station ranges throughout the State prior to the field training period, which can then be devoted to the more advanced types of field training. This plan will also insure that Camp Smith will be maintained in a fully operating status as a local training area for State use and will also result in a consideraple saving to the State for general operation and maintenance when used as a training area by the National Guard.

14. Public Relations Following the successful recruiting campaign of 1947-48 which was strongly supported by widespread publicity and which resulted in an increase of some 6,000 enlisted men, further public relations efforts were directed to assisting local commanders in their recruiting and community good-will programs. The passage of the Selective Service Act of 1947, with its provision for the exemption of National Guardsmen, was strongly publicized by press releases and radio REPORT OF THE COMMANDING GENERAL 61

announeements, supplementing the efforts of the local commanders. As a result, an additional gain in strength of approximately 8,500 was seeured. In addition to these efforts, further emphasis was given to seeuring the cooperation of large employers in granting leave with pay for National Guardsmen while attending 'field training, without loss of vaeation privileges. This program has met with an exeellent response by numerous large firms and industries throughout the State. These efforts willbe continued, with emphasis upon loeal publicity and upon the deeentralization of public relations to the unit eommanders, who are best fitted by local contacts to secure the most effective results. In this connection, mention should be made of the newspaper and radio campaign, under National Guard Bureau auspices, which will begin early in January 1949 in all major newspapers and radio networks in the State, in con- junction with the recent proclamation of the Governor which lifts the Federal ceiling, temporarily, on recruiting.

15 . National Guard Association Efforts are being continued to inerease the membership of officers and warrant officersin the National Guard Association of the United States. This Association, together with its official organ, "The National Guardsman," has been for many years the effective spokes- man for the best interests of the National Guard as a whole. Its full support by the New York National Guard and by the State is,particularly necessary at this time, when the National Guard system, as a component of the National Defense structure, is under attack by the proponents of completely Federalizing the National Guard of the several States. During the current year, also, the New York National Guard Association, which had met regularly in convention for many years prior to the War, but which was suspended "for the duration," resumed its annual meetings in Albany in October with a large and enthusiastic group. This ~eeting was marked by the farewell address of General Drum, who relinquished his command on that oaccsion, after his outstanding service as State Guard Commander during the War years. 16 . Conclusion I am appreciative of the responsibility that falls upon me as successor to such an outstanding soldier and citizen as General Hugh A. Drum. The present highly commendable status .of the State's military forces is due to his fine leadership and direction. His vision in pioneering the matter of civil defense and internal security for the State of New York has been cited as an example for the guidance of other states in the Report of the Federal Com- mittee on Civilian Components (Gray Board) and the initiative of the State of New York has been acclaimed all over the country. It is my hope that I may be able to continue the'task begun by General Drum to develop the combat forces of the National Guard to a high state of efficiency and to establish an internal security force within the State for the adequate protection of our citizens. )

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With the capable assistance of the experienced officers who now command these organizations and with your sympathetic under- standing of the military needs and problems, I am fully confident that.we will build on the progress already made. KARL F.HAUSAUER, Major General, N. Y. N. G. Commanding

ApPENDIX No. 1 UNITS INSPECTED AND FEDERALLY RECOGNIZED DURING THE PERIOD 1 December 1947 and 30 November 1948 27 MP Co , ...... 2 Dec. '47 Btry. B, 72d AAA Gn. Bn. 31 Mar. '48 Co. F, 108th Inf. 26 Jan. '48 715 AAA Gn. Bn. (Mbl) Hq. & Hq. Co., 3d Bn., (TpC) 19Jan.'48 108th Inf...... 3 Feb. '48 Hq. & Hq. Btry 19 Jan. '48 Med. Sec., 3d Bn., Med. Det 19 Jan. '48 108th Inf.. ,. 3 Feb. '48 Btry. A , '" 19 Jan. '48 Co. I, 108th Inf...... 3 Feb. '48 Btry. B " 19 Jan. '48 Co. L, 108th InL... 2 Feb. '48 Btry. C " 19 Jan. '48 Co. D, 174thlIif. 30 Jan. '48 Btry, D 19 Jan. '48 Co.H,174thlnf. 29 Jan. '48 Med. Det., 870th AAA AW Co. G., 174th Inf. 29 Mar. '48 Bn. (SP) , ...... 12 Feb. '48 Co. L; 174th Inf.. '" 29 Mar. '48 Btry. B, 7 AAAAWBn. Co. M, 174th InL. '" 30 Jun '48 (Mbl) (TpC) ...... 25 Mar. '48 Co. A, 152d Engr. (G) Bn. 2 Dec. '47 Btry. B, 7 AAAAWBn. Co. C, 152d Engr. (C) Bn. 18 Mar. '48 (Mbl) (TpC) 25 Mar. '48 Hq. & Hq. Co., • Btry. D, 7 AAAAWBn. 134th Med. Bn 30 Jun '48 (Mbl) (Tpc) 15 Dec. '47 Co. A, 134th Med. Bn 25 Mar. '48 Med. Det. 245 AAA Gn. 742 Ord. Maint. Co 30 Mar. '48 Bn. (Mbl.) (TpC) ..... , 25 Mar. '48 42d QM CO 19 Jan. '48 Btry. B, 245 AAA Gn. Bn. 42d Sig. Co...... 9 Feb. '48 (Mbl) (TpC) '" 15 Jan. '48 Med. Det., 71st Inf.. .. '" 22 Jan~ '48 Btry D, 245 AAA Gn. Bn. 28 Dec. '48 Co. H, 71st InL 30 Mar. '48 Btry. A 336 AAA Gn. Bn. Co. M, 71st inf. 30 Mar. '48 (Mbl)' (TpC) .... " .... 22 Mar.'48 Co. C, 106th Inf.. ,.. 31 Mar. '48 Btry. B 336 AAA Gn. Bn. Med. Det., 104th FA Bn.. ,5 Mar. '48 (Mbl) (TpC) .... " .... 29 Mar. '48 Med. Det., 105thFABn .. 25Feb. '48 367 Sig. Rad. M Unit Med. Det., 102dEngr. (TpF) ...... 29 Mar. '48 (C) Bn '" 16 Feb. '48 985 CA Btry.(90mm Sv. Co., 107th Inf. 18 Dec. '47 AMTB) 19 Dec. '47 812 CA Btry. Mine (HD) .. 19 Dec. '47 Med. Det., 107th Inf. 15 Mar. '48 24 Armd. Gp. Hq. & Hq. Co. A, IP7th Inf...... 4 Dec. '47 Co .. " 26 Jan. '48 Co. B, 107th Inf. 22 Jan. '48 116th Tank Bn.: Co.}?, 107 Inf...... •... 17 Feb. '48 Hq. & Hq. Co...... 5 Feb. '48 Co. G, 107th Inf. 15 Mar. '48 Med. Det 26 Jan. '48 Sy.Btry,991stFABn 15 Dec. '47 Sy. Co 11 Oct. '48 Med. Det., 991st FA Bn .. 30 Mar. '48 Co. A .. " " 24 Mar. '48 Hq. & Hq. Btry, 187th FA Co. D .. " " 26 Jan. '48 Obsn. Bn...... 26 Mar. '48 100st Cay. Rcn. Sq. (M): Btry A, 187th FA Bn.. ... 26 Mar. '48 Hq.&Hq.&Sv.Tp 18 Dec. '47 Med. Det '" 18 Dec. '47 Btry B, 187th FA Bn. . . .. 26 Mar. '48 Tp. A 18 Dec. '47 Med. Det., 955thFA Bn. . 9Sep. '48 Tp. B , " , 15 Jan. '48 Med. Det., 72 AAA Gn. Tp. C 18 Dec. '47 Bn. (Mbl) (TpC)...... 2 Dec. '47 Co. F 16 Sep. '48 REPORT OF THE COMMANDING GENERAL 63 645th Med. Mtr. Amb. Co. Co. B 22 Jun '48 (Sep.)...... 6 Jan. '48 29th Ord. En. Hq. & Hq. 646th Med. Mtr. Amb. Co. Det 12 Nov. '48 (Sep.) 30 Mar. '48 3633d Ord. Med. Auto 101st MP Bn.: Maint. Co 21 Jan. '48 Hq. & Hq. Det.. 15 Dec. '47 3634 Ord. Med. Auto Med. Det _. . . . 1 Mar. '48 Maint. Co 19 Jan. '48 Co. A " 1 Mar. '48 3673d Ord. Tank Maint Co. B 22 Mar. '48 Co : 24 Mar. '48 Co. C 25 Mar. '48 Co. A, 101st Sig. Bn. 176th MF Bn.: (Sep.) " 22 Dec. '47 Hq. & Hq. Det.. 31 Mar. '48 Co. C, 101st Sig. Bn. Med. Det 22 Jun '48 (Sep.) 22 Dec. '47 Co. A , 31 Mar. '48 Co. K, 108th Inf. , 28 Jan. '48

ApPENDIX No. 2 JOINT RESOLUTION RE: REVISION OF MILITARY LAW Whereas, There has been no general revision of the Military Law since its original enactment; and Whereas, Its provisions should be appraised in the light of conditions of modern warfare; and Whereas, Plans should be made now, before an emergency arises, to coordinate civilians to protect themselves against the horrors of modern war; now, therefore, be it Resolved (if the Senate concur), That a Joint Legislative Com- mittee be and it hereby is created to consist of two members of the Senate to be appointed by the Temporary President of the Senate and three members of the Assembly to be appointed by the Speaker thereof, with full power and authority to investigate' and make a study of the provisions of the Military Law in the State of New York and other laws related thereto, for the purpose of recommending revisions and amendments in order that such provisions may be in full accord with modern needs; and be it further Resolved (if the Senate concur); That such Committee be given full powers to make studies, analyses and recommendations for measures' necessary to give the greatest possible protection to the people of the State in time of war, including provision for the full utilization of the State Military, Naval and Air Force and Civilian effort; and to make studies, analyses and recommendations for measures which will make possible the State's most effective assistance in Federal programs. relating to war and defense, including military training and the coordination of the State's war and defense activities with those of appropriate Federal agencies; be it further Resolved (if the Senate concur), That such Committee shall organize by the selection from its members of a Chairman, a Vice... Chairman and a Secretary and shall employ and may at pleasure remove such counsel and other employees and assistants as may be necessary and fix their compensation within the amounts made available by appropriation therefor. . Any vacancy in the membership of such Committee shall be filled by the officerauthorized to make the original appointment. 64 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE ADJUTANTGENERAL

'1he members of the Committee shall receive no compensation for their services, but shall be entitled to their actual expenses incurred in the performance of their duties. Such Committee may request and shall receive from all public officers, departments and agencies of the State and its political subdivisions, such assistance and data as will enable it properly to consummate its work. It. may hold either public or private hearings. It shall have power to subpoena witnesses, take testimony and comJ:el the production of books, papers, documents and other effects, and it shall have generally all the powers of a legislative committee as provided by Legislative law; and be it further Resolved. (if the Senate concur), That the Committee report to the Legislature on March 1st, 1949. The Committee shall, however, make a preliminary report of its proceedings to the Legislature on or before January 10th, 1949; and be it further Resolved (if the Senate concur), That the sum of thirty-five thousand dollars ($35,000) or so much thereof as may be necessary is hereby appropriated from the legislative contingent fund to pay the expenses of such Committee, including, personal service in carrying out the provisions of this resolution. Such moneys shall be payable after audit and upon the warrant of the Comptroller on vouchers certified or approved by the Chairman of the Com- mittee in the manner provided by law.

ApPENDIX No. 3 HEADQUARTERS NEW YORK NATIONAL GUARD 270 Broadway, New York 7, N. Y. TRAINING MEMORANDUM} 6 May 1948 No.6 FIELD TRAINING-1948 1. Under current plans, Army units of the New York National Guard and State War-Disaster Military Corps New York Guard units will perform field training at the camps indicated in schedule appearing on reverse side hereof, which is made part of this directive. 2. All units of the Ail' New York National Guard will perform field training, 22 Aug. to 5 Sept. 1948, at Floyd Bennett Field, Westchester Airport or Syracuse Airport, under instructions to be issued by the Commanding General, 52d Fighter Wing. 3. Movement of units to field training camps will be as outlined in General Orders No. 14, Headquarters New York National Guard, 8 May 1948. 4. By reason of limitation of funds, the following policy is established: a. Insofar as Federally-recognized units, division or below, are concerned, ONLY Federally-recognized officers (01' those whose Federal recognition is pending and who will be paid on supple- REPORT OF THE COMMANDING GENERAL 65 mental Federal field training payrolls when Federal recognition is received) will be authorized to attend field training, EXCEPT that the following NOT FEDERALLY RECOGNIZED personnel may be authorized to attend at State expense. In all cases, specific requests must be made for the attendance of the personnel indicated: (1) Division commanders and/or chiefs of staff. (2) Regimental or group commander and/or executive officer. (3) Medical Officers'in units authorized Medical Officers under appropriate T /O&E, but in which there are no Federally-recognized Medical Officers. (In this connection, every effort should be made to attach 0 RC Medical Officers.) (4) No other New York National Guard (not Federally recognized), New York Guard or State Reserve List officer will be authorized to attend field training at State expense. b. Insofar as SW-DMC NYG personnel and units are concerned, the following policy will apply:

(1) UNITS (a) All units will undergo field training at Camp Smith. (b) No SW-DMC NYG company organized under T /0 #9 will be authorized to have excess officer or enlisted grades over basic authorized in T /0 #9 (i. e., 1 Capt,; list Lt.; 2 2d Lt.; list Sgt.; 4 Staff Sgt.; 8 Sgt.; 1 T /4; 7 Cpl.; 1 T /5; 18 Pfc and 38 Pvt.). This restriction applies similarly to units organized under T/O #14 (appropriate grades and numbers appearing in applicable T /0). (c) Certain detachments of SW-DMC NYG companies (which are authorized to be organized as bands) may be authorized to attend field training camps separate from the remainder of the company-provided specific request is made for such separate training and subject to the approval of the Army Commander, if the separate training is to be at a camp other than Camp Smith.

(2) LIAISON OFFICERS (a) All SW-DMG NYG Liaison Officers will undergo field training at Camp Smith. (b) Those attached to Federally-recognized units which train at Camp Smith will undergo field training on the same dates as their Federally-recognized units. (c) Those attached to Federally-recognized units which train at camps other than Camp Smith will undergo field training as follows: 1. Those attached to infantry regiments and all battalions or similar organizations will undergo field training during the same period as the SW-DlVIC NYG companies from such organizations. 2. Those attached to the following organizations will undergo field training during the periods indicated below: 24th Armored Gp , .. , . , , 11-25 July 1948 II Corps Arty., 187th FA Gp., 42d Div. Arty. and 244th CA Gp , 25 July-8 Aug. 1948 66 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL

27th Inf. Div., 27th Div. Arty., 105th AAA Brig, 209th AAA Gp., 207th AAA Gp., 102d AAA Brig, 212th AAA Gp, 369th AAA Gp and 223d AAA Gp " 22 Aug.-5 Sept. 1948 (d) Grades and numbers of Liaison Officers attending field training will not exceed those authorized in par. 3a., Circular No.2, Hq. NYNG, 3 February 1948. [300.6 TM#48-6 (5 May 48)] BY COMMAND OF LIEUTENANT GENERAL DRUM: WILLIAM H. KELLY, Brig. General, NYNG, Chief of Staff. OFFICIAL: IslA. J. Weber It/A. J. WEBER Lt. Col., AGD, NYNG, Adjutant General DISTRIBUTION "A"

ApPENDIXNo.3 FIELD TRAININGDATES-1948 CAMP SMITH, N. Y.- 226th FA Co. ** 27 June-ll July 258th FA Co. ** (less Band D0t.) 165th Infantry* 259th CA Co. ** 42d Inf. Diy. Band 289th CA Co. ** 1st, 2d, and 3d Cos., 165th Inf. ** CAMP SMITH, N. Y.-8-22 August CAMP SMITH, N. Y.-1l-25 July 107th Infantry* Hq. and Hqs. Det., NYNG 199th AGF Band 113th Sig. Servo Co. (RI) Corps 3d Engr. (C) Gp. Hq. and Hq. Co. 71st Infantry* 102d Engr. (C) Bn. 101st MP Bn. 187th Engr. (C) Co. 100st Signal Bn., Sep. * 71st Med. Bn. Hq. and Hq. D~t. Hq. and Hq. Co. 5th Diy. ** 645th Med. Mtr. Amb. Co., Sep. (6) 42d Cay. Co.** 102d Med. Bn. 1st, 2d and 3d Cas .. 7lst Infantry** 102d QM Gp. Hq. and Hq. Det. 10ist MP CO. ** 148th T Truck Bn. Hq. and Hq. Det. 10ist Sig. Co. ** 148th T Truck Go. (Tr.) 101st Cay. Co. ** 102d Ord. Medium Maint. Co. 116th Tank Co. ** 289thQM Gas Supply Co. 1st, 2d and 3d Cas., 107th InL ** CAMP SMITH, N. Y.- 102d Engr. Co.** 102d Med. Co. ** 25 July-8 August 71st Med. Co. ** 991st FA Co. ** 42d Inf. Diy. Hq. * 42d Inf. Diy. Sp. Trs. Hq. CAMP SMITH, N. Y.- 42d Inl. Diy. Hq. Co. * 22 Aug.-5 Sept. 42d MP Co. Hq. and Hq. Co., 4th Diy. ** 742d Ord. Maint. Co. 1st, 2d and 3d Cas., 105th Inl. ** 42d QM CO. 1st, 2d and 3d Cas., 108th Inl. ** (less 42d Sig. Co. Band Det., 1st Co.) 106th lnfantry* 1st, 2d and 3d Cas., 106th Inf. ** CAMP SMITH, N. Y.- 187th FA Co. ** 22 August-5 Sept. 955th FA Co. ** 1st, 2d and 3d Cas., 174th Inl. ** 104th FA Co. ** 134th Med. Co. ** 870th AAA Co. ** 105th FA Co. ** 152d Engr. Co. ** 715th AAA Co. ** REPORT OF THE COMMANDING GENERAL 67

ApPENDIXNo.3 (Continued) FIELD TRAININGDATES-'--1948(Continued) 156th FA Co. ** 245th AAA Co. ** II Corps Arty. Hq. and Hq. Btry. 170th FA Co. ** 898th AAA Co. ** 187th FAGp. Hq. and Hq. Btry. 249th FA Co. ** 72d AAA Co. ** 187th FA Obsn. Bn. 106th FA Co. ** 336th AAA Co. ** 955th FA Bn. (155mm How.) 212th AAA Co. ** 7th AAA Co. ** 42d Div. Arty Hq. and Hq. Btry. 369th AAA Co. ** 176th MP Co. ** 104th FA Bn. (105mm How.) 773d AAA Co. ** (less Band Det.) 105th FA Bn. (105mm How.) 226th FA Bn. (105mm How.) FT. HANCOCK, N. J.- 258th FA Bn. (155mm How.) and 31 July-14 August Band Det. 258th FA Co. SW-DMC) 244th CA Gp. Hq. and Hq. Btry. 991st FA Bn. (105mm How.) (2) 259th CA Bn. Hq. and Hq. Det. 3646th Ord. M Maint. Co. (3) 952d CA Btry, 6/1 Gun 149th T Truck Co. (Tr.) (3) 953d CA Btry, 6/1 Gun Aircraft Sections, Light Aviation of: 289th CA Bn. Hq. and Hq. Det. 42d Inf. Div. Hq. & Hq. Co. (3) 985th CA Btry, 90mm AMTB (HD) 71st Inf (3) 116th Tank Bn. (3) 986th CA Btry. 90rum AMTB (HD) 106th Inf. (3) 165th Inf. (3) 987th CA Btry, OOmmAMTB (HD) lO7th In£. (3) 101st Sig. Bn. (3) 9R8th CA Btry., 90mm AMTB (HD) 812th CA Btry., Mine (HD) CAMP EDWARDS, MASS- 31 July-14 August PINE CAMP, N. Y.-IQ-24 July 24th Armored Gp. Hq. and Hq. Co. 105th AAA Brig. Hq. and Hq. Btry. 116th Tank Bn. 105th AAA Opns. Det. * AAA 3673d Ord. Tank Maint. Co. (1) 209th Gp. Hq. and Hq. Btry. 101st Cay. Ren Sq., Mecz (1) 898th AAA AW Bn., SP 42d Cay. Rcn. Tr., Mecz (1) 72d AAA Gun Bn. (Mbl.), Type C 421st Sig. Radar Maint. Unit, Type C PINE CAMP. N. Y.- 207th AAA Gp. Hq. and Hq. Btry. 31 July-14' August 336th AAA Gun Bn. (Mbl.), Type C 27th Inf. Div. Hq. 7th AAA AW Bn. (Mbl.) 27th Inf. Div. Sp. Trs. Hq. 367th Sig. Radar Maint. Unit, Type C 27th Inf. Div. Hq. Co. 89th AGF Band (4) 27th MP Co. 3633d Ord. M Auto Maint. Co. (4) 727th Ord. Maint. Co. 27th QM CO. CAMP EDWARDS, MASS.- 27th Sig. Co. 14-28 August 105th Infantry 102d AAA Brig. Hq. and Hq. Btry. 108th Infantrv and Band Det. 1st Co. 102d AAA Opns. Det. 108th Inf. 8W-DMC 212th AAA Gp. Hq. and Hq. Btry. 174th Inf. (w/646th Med. Mtr. Amb. 773d AAA Gun Bn. (Mbl.), Type C Co., Sep. attached) (and Ban,d Det., 773d AAA Co., 27th Div. Arty. Hq. and Hq. Btry. 8W-DMC) 156th FA Bn. (105mm How.) 212th AAA AW Bn. (Mbl.) 170th FA Bn (105mm How.) 368th Sig. Radar Maint. Unit, Type C 249th FA Bn. (105mm How.) 369th AAA Gp. Hq. and Hq. Btry. 106th FA Bn. (155mm How.) 369th AAA Gun Bn. (Mbl.), Type C 27th Cay. Rcn. Tr., Mecz. 870th AAA AW Bn., SP 152d Engr. (C) Bn. 369th Sig. Radar Maint. Unit, Type C 223d AAA Gp. Hq. and Hq. Btry. PINE CAMP, N. Y.- 715th AAA Gun Bn. (Mbl.), Type C 31 July~14 August 245th AAA Gun Bn (Mbl.), Type C 134th Med. Bn. 176th MP Bn. (5) 27th Inf.Div. "Band 3634th Ord. M Auto Maint. Co. (5) * Less Aircraft Section, Lignt Aviation. *** STATE WAR-DISASTER MILITARY CORPS, NEvV YORK GUARD Attachments for Administration and training: (1) to 24th Arniored Gp. (2) to 42d Div. Arty. (3) to 27th Inf. Div. (4) to 105th AAA Brig. (5) to 102d AAA Brig. (6) to 102d Med. Bn. 68 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL

ApPENDIX No. 4

ATTENDANCE AT U. S. ARMY SERVICE SCHOOLS AAF LIAISON PILOT SCHOOL

San Marcos, Texas & Fort Sill, Oklahoma AAF Liaison Pilots' Course. 1 Officer

Scott Air Force Base, Illinois General Mechanic Course No. 75,401 1 Enlisted Man

Army Air Force Base Keesler Field, Mississippi Airplane and Engineer Mechanic Corps 10 Enlisted Men Radar Mechanic General Course No. 86,752 1 Enlisted Man Supply Officers' General Course No. 40,000 1 Officer

Air Force Technical School Fort Francis Warren, Cheyenne, Wyoming Construction Technicians' Course 3 Enlisted Men Draftsman General Course No. 07001 1 Enlisted Man

Air Unit Indoctrination School Brooks Air Field Base, Texas Course of Instruction 1 Officer

Indoctrination School for Aircraft Control and Warning Tactics Greenville A rmy Air Base Course of Instruction 2 Officers

Lowry Air Force Base, Colorado Photographers' Course No. 15,201 2 Enlisted Men

The Armored School Fort Knox, Kentucky Motor & Truck Vehicles Course 6 Enlisted Men Radio Repairman Course 4 Enlisted Men

The Adjutant General's School Camp Lee, Virginia Personnel Administrative Technicians' Course· 1 Enlisted Man Personnel Management Course 1 Enlisted Man REPORT OF THE COMMANDING GENERAL 69

The Artillery School Fort Sill, Oklahoma Sound, Flash & Survey Course 1 Enlisted Man Meteorology Course 1 Enlisted Man Refresher Course 1 Officer Non-commisioned Officers' Course 1 Enlisted Man AGF Pilots' Course 3 Officers Field Artillery Associate Basic Course 1 Officer

Command & General Staff Coll~ge Fort Leavenworth, Kansas School of·Combined Arms 3 Officers School of Logistics 1 Officer Refresher Course 1 Officer Command & Staff School Camp Kilmer, New Jersey Special Course 11 Officers Chemical Corps School Edgewood Arsenal, Maryland Course of Instruction 1 Officer Engineer School Fort Belvoir, Virginia Course of Instruction 1 Officer Construction Equipment Mechanics' Course 2 Enlisted Men

Exercise Snowdrop Pine Camp, N. Y. OhRP,rvers 7 Officers

Food Service School Fort Sheridan, Illinois Cooks' Course "D" 2 Enlisted Men

Food Service School Fort G. G. Meade, Maryland Mess Steward "B" 1 Enlisted Man Cooks' Course "D" 2 Enlisted Men

Food Service School Fort Knox, Kentucky Pastry Baker "0" 1 Enlisted Man

Ground General School Fort Riley, Kansas Officers' Intelligence Course 1 Officer Oourse of Instruction 1 Officer 70 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL

ApPENDIX No. 4 (Continued)

Harvard School of Business Administration Cambridge, Massachusetts Course· of Instruction 2 Officers

The Infantry School Fort Benning, Georgia Basic Course 1 Officer Associate Basic Course 5 Officers Associate Advanced Course 2 Officers Infantry Course 2 Officers Communications Course 2 Officers Refresher Course 2 Officers Food Service (Meat Cutters' Course) 1 Enlisted Man Radio Repairman Course 1 Enlisted Man Communications Course 1 Enlisted ·Man Non-commissioned Officers' Course 12 Enlisted Men Enlisted Men's Motor Course 5 Enlisted Men

Training Seminar for Procurement of Fiscal Personnel First Service Command, Boston, Massachusetts Course of Instruction 1 Officer

Military Police School Carlisle Barracks, Pa. Basic Course 1 Officer Medical School Brooke Army Medical Center Fort Sam Houston, Texas Course of Instruction 1 Enlisted Man Surgical Technicians Course 2 Enlisted Men

School of Organization National Guard Bureau (Washington, D. C.) & Hq. First Army,

Governors Island, N. Y. Course of Instruction 5 Officers Ordnance School Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Maryland Small Arms Mechanics Course 1 Enlisted Man Small Arms Weapons Course 5 Enlisted Men Combination Welder Course 2 Enlisted Men Wheel Vehicle Auto Mechanics Course 4 Enlisted Men Watch Repairman Course 1 Enlisted Man REPORT OF THE COMMANDING GENERAL 71

Ordnance A utomotive School Atlanta, Georgia Wheel Vehicle Auto Mechanics Course 2 Enlisted Men

Signal School Fort Monmouth, New Jersey Radio Repairman, Single Channel Teletype, SSN 792 Course 1 Enlisted Man Radar Maintenance Training Course 1 Officer

Selective Service School Camp Kilmer, New Jersey Course of Instruction 3 Officers

Transportation School, Fort Eustis, Virginia Automotive Mechanics Course 3 Enlisted Men Course of Instruction 1 Officer Annual Report of the New York Naval Militia

20 J)ecember 1948 To: The Honorable Thomas E. Dewey Governor, State of New York The Capitol Albany, New York Via: The Adjutant General, State of New York Subj: Annual Report, 1948-Commanding Officer, New York Naval Militia. Ref.: (a) Paragraph 6, R-80, Military Regulations, SNY. Pursuant to provisions of reference (a), there is submitted here- with the Annual Report of The Commanding Officer, N ew York Naval Militia. J)uring the entire year 1948 the New York Naval Militia has operated at full strength. The command has maintained a degree of strength and a state of training which enable it to fulfill its mission to the State of New York and the United States. All activities have been undertaken primarily to enhance the training of the Naval Militia and to ensure its complete readiness for service to the State. During the past year certain of the most acute problems of the command have been solved, and in the coming year attention will be focused upon those remaining.

ORGANIZATION (a) Command and Administration. Administration of the New York Naval Militia is at present unnecessarily complicated due to the fact that the Tables of Organization of Naval Militia units do not parallel those of units of the U. S. Naval Reserve and Marine Corps Reserve now stationed at Naval Militia armories in the State of New York. This lack of conformity in organization creates serious problems of command and discipline, as well as of administration, and hampers unit commanding officers in the efficient conduct of training. In all Naval Militia armories in the State, many officers and enlisted men of the U. S. Naval Reserve and Marine Corps Reserve, now using State owned facilities for their training, are prevented by provisions of the Military Law from becoming members of the Naval Militia. The provisions of Section 50 of the Mili- tary Law, which limit the total authorized strength of the command to 4,500 officers and men, prevent the promulgation of Naval Militia Tables of Organization corresponding with those of the U. S. Naval Reserve and Marine Corps Reserve and thereby complying with the provisions of Section 254, Military Law. That Section requires that Regulations, which include Tables of Organization, conform as nearly as practicable to those governing the United States Navy.

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In order to rectify this condition, proposed Naval Militia Tables of Organization, drawn to correspond with those of U. S. Naval Reserve and Marine Corps Reserve units stationed at Naval Militia armories, were submitted in May 1948by The Commanding Officer to The Governor for approval. This Headquarters is still awaiting favorable action in this matter. These revised Tables, when approved and adopted, not only would modernize the present command structure, but also would permit a less complicated flow of administration in units of the command and between those units and Headquarters. (b) Establishment of Unit. On 15 April 1948, Company "D", 1st Marine Battalion, NYNM, was established with station at Naval Militia Armory, First Avenue and 52nd Street, Brooklyn, New York, in accordance with General Orders No.5, AGO, dated 5 April 1948. Company "D" perpetuates the history and records of prewar Company "B", 1st Marine Battalion, NYNM, personnel of which entered active service of the United States in World War II. Establishment of Company "D" at Brooklyn, New York com- plates the reactivation of the Marine Corps Branch of the New York Naval Militia, the organizations and locations of which are as follows: HEADQUARTERS, 1st Marine Battalion, NYNM Brooklyn, N. Y. HQRS. COMPANY, 1st Marine Battalion, NYNM Brooklyn, N. Y. COMPANY "A", 1st MarinE"Battalion, NYNM New York, N. Y. COMPANY "B", 1st Marine Battalion, NYNM Rochester, N. Y. COMPANY "C", 1st Marine Battalion, NYNM New Rochelle, N. Y. COMPANY "D", 1st Marine Battalion, NYNM Brooklyn, N. Y. (c) Strength. During calendar year 1948, the New York Naval Militia increased in strength from 4,057 as reported on 15 December 1948 to 5,175 officers and men as of this date. Recruitment of personnel was stimulated somewhat during June 1948 as a result of passage of the Selective Service Act of 1948 which provided certain draft exemptions to active members of the New York Naval Militia. It is believed at this time that total exemption from service under the National SelectiveService Act of 1948,extended to certain members of the New York National Guard by proclamation of the Governor on 2 December 1948, does not apply to members of the New York Naval Militia. It is further believed that this condition may result in some curtailment of present enthusiasm on the part of prospective candidates to join the Naval Militia. (d) Plans for Expansion. Effective upon revision of the Military Law, as proposed by the Naval Law Conference Committee, and subject to the approval of the Governor, expansion of the New York Naval Militia is being planned to include within the Naval Militia organization all organized surface USNR-US¥CR units now stationed in Naval ..Militia· armories of the State.

TRAINING Training of the New York Naval Militia. is conducted primarily to; provide .New York State with an armed and uniformed force- immediately available to the Governor in time .·of emergency or 74 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL disaster, a force able to protect the coasts and waterways of the State of New York and to assist in the preservation of lives and public and private property. (a) Armory Training. Armory training has followed in part the syllabus of instruction promulgated by the Navy, and in part a program designed to promote proficiency in the use of small arms and the acquisition of other skills particularly pertinent to duty in the service of New York State. All instructors are thoroughly indoctrinated in modern methods of conducting such training. Officer billets in Naval Reserve Tables of Organization for Bat- talions and Divisions have been revised to emphasize training and to separate the training from the administrative functions of the units. This redesignation relieves Commanding Officers of administrative details and permits them to inspect and supervise all activities of their units. Also it emphasizes the need to parallel Naval Militia Tables of Organization with those of the Naval Reserve in order to simplify administration of the Naval Militia training program. Lack of adequate space in many armories has prevented the installation of suitable training facilities and essential classrooms. (b) Drill Attendance. During the past year attendance at armory drills of all personnel assigned to Naval Militia units averaged 77%. Commanding Officers of all units are adhering to the policy of care- fully selecting prospective recruits in order that enrollment may be restricted to those candidates who may be expected actively to participate at drill. Drill attendance at certain units would have been greater had more adequate armory space and training facilities been available. Only in that way can a more lively and continuing interest in Naval Militia affairs be maintained and additional personnel attracted to the organization. (c) A nnual Musters and Inspections. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 111, Military Law, Annual Musters and Inspections of Naval Militia units were conducted at various times throughout the year. Reports of those inspections reveal a high state of morale and readiness for service on the part of personnel of all units. (d) Annual Training Duty. During calendar year 1948 2,192 officers and men of the Naval Militia performed Annual Training Duty in U. S. Navy ships and at various Naval shore stations. This duty was performed not only in ships of the Atlantic fleet but also in small vessels assigned to units for training the Naval Militia- Naval Reserve. The training thus acquired enables the various grades and ratings more expertly to qualify for shipboard and small craft service, in addition to being available for service as armed troops of the State. The training at shore stations enables the men to increase technical skills particularly pertinent to their ratings and, in addition, enables them better to prepare themselves as instructors. (e}Annual Small Arms Practices. Annual Small Arms Pracliices for 1948 were ordered for all units of the Naval Militia which had facilities for training in small· arms. Certain units in the western REPORT OF THE NEW YORK NAVAL MILITIA 75 part of the State were unable to participate in Small Arms Practices because of lack of adequate Rifle Range facilities in their vicinities. Headquarters New York Naval Militia is negotiating with Head- quarters New York National Guard to obtain the use of suitable rifle ranges for next year's practices to ensure that all eligible personnel participate. The success of the 1948Small Arms Practices was due in no small part to the excellent assistance rendered by the Officer in Charge of the State Camp of Instruction, at Peekskill, N. Y. and the Commanding Officer of Pine Camp, at Pine Camp, N.Y.

ARMORIES AND TRAINING FACILITIES The primary problem during 1948 has been to provide adequate armories and training facilities for all units of the New York Naval Militia. This problem is being solved, insofar as existing armories are concerned, on the basis of the State providing and maintaining the buildings themselves, and the Navy providing and maintaining the .training equipment therein, in accordance with the agreement between the U. S. Navy and the State of New York dated 2 April 1947. At various locations where units of the Naval Militia and the National Guard occupy the same structures, the installation of adequate training equipment has been prevented and consequently the training of Naval Militia personnel at those locations has been retarded. Because funds have not been appropriated by the State for the construction of new Naval Militia armories temporary structures are being built at Navy expense and upon completion will be turned over to the State for control, maintenance and repair. Developments regarding individual units are as follows:

1st Battalion, N.Y.N.M.-USS PRAIRIE STATE, New York City In July 1948 the Commanding Officer 1st Battalion NYNM requested the Adjutant General to conduct a survey of the ArIl).ory, 1st Battalion, NYNM, USS PRAIRIE STATE inasmuch as, in his opinion, that armory had become obsolete and unsuitable for its purpose in training the Naval Militia. Headquarters, New York Naval Militia by endorsement concurred in those views. In addition to that, the condition of the dock and mooring facilities, as reported by Commanding Officer, 1st Battalion to the Adjutant General and noted in the 1947Annual Report, has grown considerably worse during the past year. Records of this Headquarters fail to indicate any positive action .having been taken by State authorities to remedy these defects. With view to improve this condition, this Headquarters and the Commanding Officer, 1st Battalion have spent considerable time throughout the year in efforts to find a suitable location in Man- hattan for a permanent armory to replace the PRAIRIE STATE. Not having succeeded in locating a site, efforts were then made to obtain a more suitable berth fpr mooring the PRAIRIE STATE.' No definite success with this plan has been achieved to date, .all 76 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL available locations surveyed having been found, for various reasons, to be unsatisfactory. , Because of these conditions, it is .imperative to reemphasize the necessity for replacing the Armory, 1st Battalion, NYNM, with a permanent shore structure, adequate in all respects for training personnel of this unit who are drawn from the most populous area of the State. Such a structure, the need of which has long been recognized, would be a credit to the City and the State of New York. Installation of training equipment and temporary measures to rehabilitate the USS PRAIRIE STATE itself, are being conducted entirely at federal expense. However, the State claim against the U. S. Navy for damage to the Armory during Navy occupancy in World War II has not been finally settled, pending abjudication of the item of reimbursement to the State of salaries paid to State employees during the Navy's wartime occupancy.

2nd Battalion, N. Y. N. M.-Brooklyn, New York The New York State claim against the Navy for damage to the Armory due to Navy occupancy during World War II was settled and paid in July 1948 in amount $175,588.57. The New York State Department of Public Works is now preparing plans to use those funds for the complete rehabilitation of the building. All excess structures on the armory property which were built by the Navy, and are now unnecessary for the training of the commnnd, have been removed at Navy expense. Installation of the required training equipment at Navy expense has been partially completed, and the remainder is being planned by the Director of Training, Third Naval District. On8 April 1948 certain spaces within the armory building were designated by the Commanding Officer, N. Y. N. M. as a separate armory for use by the 1st Marine Battalion, N. Y. N. M., to be known as the Armory, 1st Marine Battalion, New York Naval Militia.

3rdBattalion, N. Y. N. M.-Rochester, New York This organization has been severely handicapped in carrying out its training program because of lack of space assigned for training its personnel in the joint National Guard-Naval Militia Armory. Attempts to obtain assignment of additional space within the building were unsuccessful due to the disapproval of the request by the Adjutant General, followingunfavorable endorsement by the former Commanding' General, New York National Guard. Due to this inability to obtain adequate space, negotiations were begun by the Commanding Officer, 3rdBattalion, NYNM with officialsof the City of Rochester with view to leasing the city owned Convention Hall to the State of New YorkJor use as an armory for training his unit. Contingent upon the success of these negotiations, funds for the conversion of the buildinginto a suitable armory and for the installation of training equipment have been allocated by the Navy. . REPORT OF THE NEW YORK NAVAL MILITIA 77

The Boat Armory at Summerville requires considerable repair work to its foundation before training equipment can be installed within it. The extent of this work has been determined by the State Architect and the State Department of Public Works is developing the plans. Installation of lockers and shower rooms on the 3rd floor of this structure has been completed at Navy expense. The joint Navy-State project for the improvement of the bulkhead to provide adequate berthing facilities at Summerville has been started. The Navy portion of the project is now approximately one half complete whilethe State's portion has been delayed pending acquisition of the steel sheet piling. A Navy financed dredging project to provide deep water access to the berthing bulkhead at Summerville has been completed at the outer portion and the inner portion will be undertaken upon completion of the bulkhead project. 4th Battalion, N.Y.N.M.-Whitestone, New York The space available within this armory is insufficient for the installation of equipment necessary to train adequately members of this organization. Plans for the addition of ·an extra floor to the building to be constructed at Navy expense were rejected due to lack of supporting strength in the foundations of present structure. As a consequence, the Adjutant General was requested to obtain funds for the purchase of certain property adjoining the armory building for the purpose of constructing additional facilities. To date, no positive action on this request has been reported to this Headquarters. Partial installation of training equipment has been undertaken by members of the organization, and plans for the further improvement of training facilities are now being prepared by the Director of Training, 3rd Naval District, to be accomplished at Navy expense, subject to the approval of the Adjutant General. 9th Battalion, N.Y.N.M.-BujJalo, New York The space available for training the 9th Battalion, NYNM in the 174th Regiment Armory, Buffalo, New York is inadequate and unsuitable for installation of training equipment furnished by the Navy. Because the Boat Armory of this organization at the foot of Porter Avenue is also structurally unsuitable for the installation of Navy training equipment, the Navy has commenced construction of a three-section Type "B" temporary Armory on State property adjacent to the Boat Armory. This building is expected to be com- plated by the end of March 1949 and at that time will be turned over to the State for maintenance. Notwithstanding the additional space to be obtained by the construction of the Type "B" Armory, the problemo! providing sufficient facilities for the adequate training of this organization is not entirely solved. The project to improve the facilities for berthing of training vessels and the channel adjacent to the Boat Armory, financed by the U. S. Navy, has been completed. 78 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL

12th Division, N.Y.N.M.-Dunkirk, New York This organization continues to occupy rented quarters in a pri- vately owned building. These quarters are unsuitable for installation of required training equipment, but do provide adequate assembly and classroom spaces. The Boat House of this organization, located at the foot of Central Avenue ,now used for storage purposes only because of its very poor state of repair, should be razed as soon as spaces for the installation of this training equipment become available. A Navy project to construct a temporary building in which to install this equipment is under consideration, but has not yet been developed to the point where funds have been allocated therefor. Berthing facilities for the training vessel assigned to this organization have been improved at Navy expense during the past year and are considered to be adequate .

.13th Division, N.Y.N.M.-Watertown, New York This organization is now housed in an armory owned by the State of New York which was converted at Navy expense from a former schoolhouse. Upon completion of that conversion, the State assumed responsibility on 21 June 1948for all maintenance and repair of the armory building. On 30 October 1948,formal dedication ceremonies were conducted at the armory by The Commanding Officer, New York Naval Militia and by a representative of The Commandant, Third Naval District. This armory, together with the facilities at Sackets Harbor, is considered adequate for the present training needs of this organization. The buildings at the Sackets Harbor Naval Reservation were leased by the U. S. Navy to the State of New York in 1930 for use in training the New York Naval Militia, and under the terms of that agreement the State is responsible for their maintenance and repair. Considerable work must be accomplished before those buildings may be utilized for their designed purpose. Funds have been requested from the State for their rehabilitation. This project is particularly urgent in view of the rapid deterioration of the buildings due to age and neglect. A project to provide a deep water approach to the mooring facilities at Sackets Harbor has been completed at Navy expense.

15th Division, N.Y.N.M.-Oswego, New York This organization occupies limited space in the National Guard Armory at Oswego. That space is inadequate to provide sufficient classrooms and shops for training the personnel of the command. However, the additional space required for that purpose cannot be obtained in this building. The Boat Armory of this organization consists of three buildings, two of which, just above water level, are in a bad state of repair and are used exclusively for storage purposes. The third building, REPORT OF THE NEW YORK N AVAL MILITIA 79 on top of a bluff, is suitable at present only for recreational purposes. A project is being drawn up to construct, at Navy ~pense, two temporary wings to this building in order to provide the required classrooms and shops for the training of the unit. However, it is known that Navy funds will not be made available to complete this project during 1949, and that eventual allocation is uncertain.

31st Division, N.Y.N.M.-New Rochelle, New York The construction this year of a temporary Butler type building adjacent to the armory of this organization has been completed at Navy expense, but has not yet been turned over to the State of New York for maintenance. The additional space provided by this temporary structure meets the immediate pressing needs of this . organization for classrooms and shops.

32nd Division, N.Y.N.M.-Yonkers, New York This organization has, since its reactivation, been conducting its drills and training exercises in three separate, wholly inadequate structures in which the installation of training equipment has been impracticable. Upon the completion of construction at Navy expense of a Butler Type temporary armory early in 1949 on water- front property leased to the State by the County of Westchester, this organization will have available the most modern facilities for training the Naval Militia. At that time it is planned to vacate all quarters now being occupied.

33rd Division, N.Y.N.M.-Tomkinsville, New York A semi-permanent addition to the armory of this organization is now being constructed at Navy expense andisexpectedto be completed in the Spring of 1949. This addition will provide added classrooms ··and shop space· and will relieve the shortage. of. space required for training equipment and facilities in the existing building, but the total space will still be inadequate to the training needs of this organization.

REVISION OF THE MILITARY LAW A proposal to amend Article III of the Military Law, prepared by the Naval Law Conference Committee, was presented in the form of a bill for enactment by the 1948session of the State Legis- lature. That bill, if enacted, would have removed the limitation on strength and certain obsolete administrative restrictions from the law and in addition, would have permitted the organization of the Naval Militia to conform with the organization and the latest sys- tems of training of the U. S. Naval Reserve and Marine Corps Reserve. The bill, as presented, was passed unanimously by both houses of the Legislature· but failed to be signed by the Governor. As a consequence, the Naval Militia is prevented from modernizing its organization, administration and regulations. 80 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL

The Commanding Officerconsiders that the recommendations.of the Naval Law Conference Committee, as set forth in the proposed revision to .Article III, are of the utmost importance and should be embodied in the Military Law at the forthcoming session of the Legislature, in order to promote the efficiency of the organization and to increase its value to New York State. The 1948session of the Legislature established a Joint Legislative Committee for the purpose of recodifying the Military Law. Various senior officers of the New York Naval Militia testified before that Committee particularly with reference to improving the organization of theNaval Militia. Because the proposed revision of Article III of the Military Law as prepared by the Naval Law Conference Committee, in no way conflicts with any proposed overall revision of the Military Law, it is believed that the Joint Legislative Com- mittee has no objections to the enactment of the measure. Marine Corps annual training duty for 1948 combined field exercises, amphibious exercisesand practices with all light weapons. Armory training throughout the year has emphasized measures for the preservation of internal security which are of particular value in preparation for service to the State. Training of Marine units in Naval Militia armories has suffered for lack of adequate space to store equipment furnished by the U. S. Marine Corps. Cordial relationships and an excellent degree of cooperation have been maintained throughout 1948 with The Commandant, Third Naval District and especially with the offices of the Director of Naval Reserve, The Director of Training and the District Public Works Officer. This cooperation and close liaison has enabled the Naval Militia and the State of New York to benefit materially from Naval Reserve participation in all phases of the training program of the Naval Militia. As in previous years, the assistance and cooperation rendered by The Adjutant General has continued to be most effective in furthering the aims of the New York Naval Militia. -Most cordial relations also have been maintained between the Naval Militia and The Commanding General, New York National Guard in accordance with the principles of unity of effort set forth in the National Security Act of 1947. JOHN M. GILL Commodore, N.Y.N.M. Commanding